Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year institution in Newport News, VA. It enrolls about 4,503 students and admits roughly 88% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Newport News, VA 23606 |
| County | Newport News City |
| Enrollment | 4,503 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,062 / 6,212 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $16,351 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $30,988 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 75% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,864 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–29 |
| Website | https://cnu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7575947000 |
Admissions
About 7,062 students applied and 6,212 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,163 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $16,351 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $30,988. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,864 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,652 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,509 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,030 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,931 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,024 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,292 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 75% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Christopher Newport University is in Newport News, VA, Newport News City. Its coordinates are 37.0625, -76.4944.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University?
About 88% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,062 applicants.
How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $16,351 for in-state students and $30,988 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Christopher Newport University?
About 4,503 students are enrolled.