Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
CNU is a public liberal arts university offering a personalized education experience on a beautiful modern campus.
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Tuition
$16,351
Acceptance
87.96%
Students
4,498
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,351
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,988
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,360
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,850
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87.96%
SAT range
1100 - 1300
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
4,498
Undergrads
4,454
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
180
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
57
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.82
Property Rate / 1,000
4.71
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Newport News
Violent Rate / 100k
145
Property Rate / 100k
1,126
Location
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Newport News, VA 23606
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