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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. Robert 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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,062
Applied
6,212
Accepted
4,407
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,854
Females Applied
3,456
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
3,208
Males Applied
2,756
Males Accepted
86%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.8
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 | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | February 1st | January 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | July 15th | April 15th | 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
16,752
In-state
31,128
Out-of-state
16,752
In-district
Fees
6,540
Full-time student fees
12,460
Room & board
7,310
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
11,895
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,506
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
5,625
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,200
Avg. Loan Aid
4,329
Avg. Grant Aid
11,143
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
64%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
12%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,407
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
7%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.22% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.52% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.13% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 4.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 5.45% |
| Other | 1.07% |
Gender
Male (47.76%)
Female (52.24%)
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 | 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
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
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
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
456
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 278
Part-time - 178
Male - 249
Female - 207
Christopher Newport University