Christopher Newport University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,812
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	75%

Located in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Christopher Newport is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Christopher Newport University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Christopher Newport emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Christopher Newport boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,924

Cost of attendance at Christopher Newport University in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,790

Cost of attendance at Christopher Newport University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 65 of freshman students at Christopher Newport University received on average $7,294 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,294

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	168	15%	$4,678	$785,880
Other Federal Grant	184	16%	$5,219	$960,252
State Grant/Scholarships	366	32%	$5,211	$1,907,140
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	686	59%	$3,795	$2,603,461
Total Grant & Scholarships	750	65%	$7,294	$5,470,853

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Christopher Newport University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Christopher Newport University students is 74.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.4%.

74.7%

asian 76.3% 29 students
African American 67.0% 63 students
white 75.0% 664 students
unknown 79.0% 79 students
hispanic 79.0% 30 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 77.8% 42 students

Sport Conferences

Football New Jersey Athletic Conference
Baseball Capital Athletic Conference
Basketball Capital Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Capital Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Christopher Newport University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Christopher Newport University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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