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Christopher Newport University | CNU
Newport News, Virginia•4-year•Public
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
89%
Public school in Virginia with 4,400 total undergraduate students
Urban
Southeast
On campus housing
New Jersey Athletic Conference, Capital Athletic Conference
1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 594-7000
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
89%
Yield rate - overall
17%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
90%
Men
85%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
6,699
Women: 56%
Men: 44%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$26,684
Out-of-state
$39,550
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$10,562
$30,001–48,000
$13,690
$48,001–75,000
$17,026
$75,001–110,000
$24,805
Over $110,000
$28,609
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Applications
How to apply
Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL optional (international applicants)
Tests typically submitted
SAT: 36%
ACT: 2%
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First-year enrolled students (full-time)
1,012
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
68%
6-year graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
87%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
0%
Enrolled breakdown by gender
Women: 54%
Men: 46%
Race & ethnicity diversity
Among domestic studentsAsian and Pacific Islander
3%
Black
7%
Hispanic
5%
Native American
< 1%
Other
9%
White
75%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
14:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
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