College
Christopher Newport University
- A-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Newport News, VA
- 1,122 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- ValueA-
- DiversityB+
- CampusA
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC+
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Capital Athletic Conference
Christopher Newport University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
1060-1250
ACT Range
23-28
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$22,637/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.83 responses
- 43%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.92 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.92 responses
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Majors
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,126Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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- 46%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.94 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.108 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
75%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 83%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.59 responses
Christopher Newport University Reviews
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My first year at CNU was amazing! The outside scenery is beautiful. The grass, flowers, buildings, equipment, etc is very well up kept. The University President is extremely friendly and proactive within the community, which gives a very welcoming feeling. The dorms are very nice compared to other colleges surrounding the peninsula. The student to teacher ratio really helps students become comfortable with asking questions in a formal setting and learn more hands on.
The campus itself is beautiful and an incredible place to live. The education is hit or miss, like most schools. I have had great professors, okay professors, and angry and unhelpful professors. I have been able to find out things that I love, and pursue them here on campus, which has been amazing! I enjoy spending my time in the theater department as well as working on shows. The campus is tight knit and a great place to be. It has its ups and downs, but I am glad I chose to attend this university.
The campus is absolutely stunning, the classes truly are small and it is easy to have personal relationships with professors and faculty members. Almost every faculty member is passionate about their job and will do anything to invest in their students either academically or by supporting their other endeavors. Campus is very safe and there are a multitude of opportunities for extracurricular involvement and community service. The residence halls are relatively new and dorms are much larger and nicer than what other public universities offer. Only downside is that available scholarships are small compared to other universities and it is rather expensive for a public school, and most scholarships only apply if the student lives on-campus.