About Christopher Newport University (CNU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
4,957
Website
cnu.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Christopher Newport University is a public university located in Newport News, VA. The university covers an area of 260 acres. The foundation of Christopher Newport University was laid down in the year 1960. Christopher Newport University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Students Come First and its official colors are royal blue and gray. Out of total 4,957 students enrolled at CNU, 4,837 belong to undergraduate courses while 82 are postgraduate students. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 274 faculty. Christopher Newport University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At CNU around 77% are white, 6% are Black or African American, and 6% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. In its 60 years of existence, CNU has produced several known personalities like Randall Munroe, Karen Jackson, Robin Abbott, and Sam Ruby. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 43 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by CNU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), CSWE (Council on Social Work Education), and NASM (National Association of Schools of Music).
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Christopher Newport University at the 267th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
1110 - 1280
ACT Range
23 - 28
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at CNU, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $65. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1110-1280, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Christopher Newport University, must score 24 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 22 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia 23606-3072. They can also call them at (757) 594-7000.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$23,331
Average Annual Cost
$9,032
Books And Supplies
$1,268
Other Fees
$5,722
Room And Board
$11,460
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,620
Total One Year Cost
$31,102
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to CNU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $38,775 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
87%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$437
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Biology, General
187 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
174 Graduates
Psychology, General
150 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
112 Graduates
Political Science and Government
88 Graduates
History
66 Graduates
Sociology
64 Graduates
Computer Science
61 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...
57 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
55 Graduates
Economics
46 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
45 Graduates
Chemistry
23 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
23 Graduates
Music
22 Graduates
Mathematics
19 Graduates
Philosophy
18 Graduates
Social Work
18 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
16 Graduates
Computer Engineering
11 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
4,857
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$79,799 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$7,054/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,406/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,406/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Captain Chris
School Colors
royal blue and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New Jersey Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
343
Total Female Athletes
203
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
38
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
Baseball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sailing
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,760 per year. The students at Christopher Newport University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,406 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 45% and 55%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,200/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$46,900/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$236 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$6,078
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,482
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,752
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,214
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$12,582
$30K - $48K
$12,123
$48K - $75K
$8,826
$75K - $110K
$4,825
> $110K
$1,322
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$9,144,733
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$5,600,555
The financial aid department of Christopher Newport University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,602, whereas the financial aid is $3,669. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $3,058 and institutional aid worth $3,669. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Christopher Newport University amount to $9,144,733 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $5,600,555.
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