Christopher Newport University
- 4 Year
- NEWPORT NEWS, VA
CollegeGrad School
Christopher Newport University
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- NEWPORT NEWS, VA
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 1,280 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade A+
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Coast to Coast Athletic Conference
From Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University's outstanding liberal arts and sciences curriculum shapes hearts and minds, preparing students to lead lives of significance. Here you will embrace a college experience built on scholarship, leadership, service, and honor. Pursue your academic passions and conduct groundbreaking research alongside distinguished faculty – accomplished scholars of exceptional quality. Beyond the classroom, participate in our successful athletics and over 200 clubs and organizations. Come discover a vibrant campus as you pursue great dreams for a life of meaning and purpose.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Interviews
CNU Campus or Virtual
Christopher Newport University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1110-1320
ACT Range
25-29
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into CNU?
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Cost
Net Price
$24,059 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,294 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
77%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 83 responses44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 102 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 102 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business169 Graduates
- Biology157 Graduates
- Psychology157 Graduates
- Communications103 Graduates
- Political Science and Government77 Graduates
- Sociology75 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities72 Graduates
- Computer Science57 Graduates
- English44 Graduates
- History40 Graduates
President's Leadership Program Scholarships
The President’s Leadership Program (PLP) is not just an academic program. At heart, we are a community determined to better understand ourselves, how we work with others and the impact we can have in the world. Through a combination of academic study, experiential learning and personal development, PLP will prepare you for a life of leadership, service and civic responsibility.
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,388 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
84
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
46%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 104 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 118 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
75%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 59 responsesChristopher Newport University Reviews
Rating 3.72 out of 5 1,280 reviews
I absolutely love the security on campus. There are people monitoring the front desks in each of the dorms at all hours. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the professors know each of their students by name. If you're struggling with academics, tutoring is available for free for everyone who signs up. There are free counseling services on campus as well. The library has private study rooms that are open all hours of the night for CNU students. The campus meals are similar to fresh, homemade meals. The campus is beautiful, and all of the main academic buildings are right next to each other. It is impossible to get lost when finding a building on this campus. The small campus life is really amazing at CNU!
My time at CNU was great! The students and faculty at the university are extremely kind, and professors truly care about seeing you succeed. As someone who is very shy, I did find it a little difficult to make friends— there were not many opportunities to make them besides inconveniently timed events and activities that conflicted with classes. The best way I met people was through the acapella group that I joined. They were so kind and really helped me find my place. Academics are pretty average unless you plan to major in a science (bio or chem), so as an Art major, there was not much opportunity for me. While they did just make a new building for studio arts, the professors and classes could use some improvement. The campus is absolutely beautiful and the dorms are extremely nice, but to be honest that is really the only thing that CNU has going for it. This is not a school where you will find people with immense pride for being a captain, but it was still a good experience.
It is very academic and robust and makes you work hard to earn an A. Many professors do their best to connect what you learn with the natural world and prepare you for courses after their classes. Many clubs and organizations make you feel like you always have a community to be apart of. Since we are such a small campus, it's easier to make friends or connections with professors or any people that you would need for the future. There is always something to do! Lastly, the architecture of this school is a phenomenon and very modern greek I would use to describe it.