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Overview
Christopher Newport University is a Comprehensive institution located in Newport News, VA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Office of Admission
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA 23606-3072
United States
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA 23606-3072
United States
Contact
Mr. Rob J. Lange III
Dean of Admission
Email: admit@cnu.edu
Phone: 757-594-7015
Fax: 757-594-7333
Dean of Admission
Email: admit@cnu.edu
Phone: 757-594-7015
Fax: 757-594-7333
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American/united States Studies/civilization |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics, General |
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| Computational Mathematics |
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| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Physics, Other |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,204
Applied
5,179
Accepted
4,837
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,136
Females Applied
3,102
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
3,068
Males Applied
2,077
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.83
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | March 15th | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | February 1st | January 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | |
| Transfer | March 1st | April 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 613 | 570 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 592 | 540 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,100
In-state
21,566
Out-of-state
9,100
In-district
Fees
5,824
Full-time student fees
11,760
Room & board
7,238
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
10,790
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,257
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,025
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,410
Avg. Loan Aid
3,674
Avg. Grant Aid
7,839
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
69%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,837
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.93% |
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| Black or African American | 6.13% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.12% |
| Two or more races | 5.22% |
| Other | 1.84% |
Gender
Male (44.64%)
Female (55.36%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 79% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Spring Fest, Glow in the Dar-Cappella and Stroll to the Polls
Spring Fest, Glow in the Dar-Cappella and Stroll to the Polls
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Alpha Phi Omega-co-ed service fraternity , Campus Activities Board, Cru , American Red Cross Club and Alpha Kappa Psi-co-ed business fraternity
Alpha Phi Omega-co-ed service fraternity , Campus Activities Board, Cru , American Red Cross Club and Alpha Kappa Psi-co-ed business fraternity
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Campus-based University Police; Emergency Notification System; Crime Prevention Programs
Campus-based University Police; Emergency Notification System; Crime Prevention Programs
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rowing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Table Tennis | No | |
No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | No | |
No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rowing | No | |
No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
No |
| Table Tennis | No | |
No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
476
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 289
Part-time - 187
Male - 256
Female - 220
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