Overview

Christopher Newport University is a Comprehensive institution located in Newport News, VA.

Location & Contact

Address Office of Admission
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA  23606-3072
United States

Contact Mr. Robert J. Lange III
Dean of Admission
Email: admit@cnu.edu
Phone: 757-594-7015
Fax: 757-594-7333

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Computational And Applied Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, Other	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Criminology	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,341

Applied

6,316

Accepted

4,369

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,118

Females Applied

3,587

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,223

Males Applied

2,729

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

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
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	615	560	670
SAT Math	585	540	630
ACT Composite	26	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,417

In-state

24,238

Out-of-state

10,417

In-district

Fees

6,802

Full-time student fees

12,756

Room & board

7,400

Room only

Financial Aid

14,392

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,716

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,500

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,137

Avg. Loan Aid

4,342

Avg. Grant Aid

11,586

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,369

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.16%
Black or African American	9.16%
White or Caucasian	68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	4.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	6.03%
Other	3.07%

Gender

Male (47.56%)

Female (52.44%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	82%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
SpringFest, FallFest and Involvement Fair

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:
Serve the City, Food Fighters, CNU Barbell Club, Captain's Emergency Response Organization and Art Club

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis	No		No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball	No	No	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		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No		No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rowing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Sand Volleyball		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		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

426

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 274

Part-time - 152

Male - 236

Female - 190