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Christopher Newport University Science & Tech Programs

Christopher Newport University is a public institution located in Newport News, VA. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Christopher Newport University Rankings

CNU is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 106	State — Virginia
Overall Quality	#29 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#257 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Christopher Newport University?

Contact information for CNU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072
Phone:	7575947000
Website:	cnu.edu/
Admissions:	cnu.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	cnu.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into CNU?

You can apply to CNU online at: https://cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/

CNU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for CNU

This is what CNU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into CNU?

CNU has an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

38% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at CNU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 660. Math scores were between 510 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at CNU ranged between 25 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at CNU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,223	2,729	85%
Women	4,118	3,587	87%

Can I Afford Christopher Newport University?

The average net price after aid at CNU is $22,197. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,288
In-State Fees	$6,540
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,238
Out-of-State Fees	$6,940
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,828
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,178

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at CNU receive some form of financial aid (1,162 students).

Nearly 57% of students at CNU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,626 per student.

16% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,546.

Student Loan Debt

37% of CNU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,106 per year.

Christopher Newport University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 117 students enrolled at CNU. CNU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,402 undergraduate students at CNU, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Christopher Newport University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	180
Black or African American	404
Hispanic	404
White	2,988
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	264
Non-Resident	17

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at CNU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	1,045
Maryland	21
North Carolina	9
Pennsylvania	9
Connecticut	2

Additionally, approximately 0.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Christopher Newport University Graduate Student Diversity

96 of CNU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at CNU, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Christopher Newport University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	6
White	71
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Christopher Newport University

CNU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

68 undergraduate students at CNU took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 16 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Christopher Newport University

CNU offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

CNU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.