COLLEGE PROFILE
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
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Christopher Newport, founded in 1960, is a comprehensive, public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business, Science, and Technology. Its 150-acre campus is located in Newport News, midway between Williamsburg and Norfolk.
| Web Site | www.cnu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 4,837 |
| Women | 2,778 (57.4%) |
| Men | 2,059 (42.6%) |
| Graduate Students | 153 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 59% of 7,351 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.67 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 520-610 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 520-630 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | 22-26 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $24,950 Out-of-state: $34,104 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $10,572 Out-of-state: $19,726 |
Room and Board | $9,728 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 69% |
| Average Freshman Award | $7,720 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $21,572 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 246 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 49% of classes 20-29 students: 20% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-59 students: 1% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Newport News Population | 180,150 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Virginia Beach |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 97% of freshmen, 61% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Captains (Captain Chris) |
| Sororities | |
| Fraternities |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.1% Asian 8.0% Black/African-American 4.7% Hispanic/Latino 4.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 79.2% White 0.7% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 0.4% from 38 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 84.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 46.4% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.33 | 3.63 | 555 | 561 | 550 | 25 |
| Low | 2.20 | 2.40 | 280 | 370 | 380 | 19 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.60 | 720 | 760 | 700 | 31 |
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