Overview

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

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
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, 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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,428

Applied

6,340

Accepted

4,449

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,042

Females Applied

3,502

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,386

Males Applied

2,838

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.76

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
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	January 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th
Transfer	March 1st	April 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	611	560	660
SAT Math	581	540	630
ACT Composite	26	22	29

Financial Aid

10,767

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,120

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,000

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,354

Avg. Loan Aid

3,658

Avg. Grant Aid

7,780

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,449

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.59%
Black or African American	7.99%
White or Caucasian	73.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	4.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	5.04%
Other	0.86%

Gender

Male (46.46%)

Female (53.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	81%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fest, Fall Fest 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:
Alpha Delta Pi, Serve the City , Captains Emergency Response, Alpha Phi and Gamma Phi Beta

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		Division 3	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		Division 3	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

460

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 283

Part-time - 177

Male - 248

Female - 212