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Christopher Newport University is a small, selective public university offering more than 80 academic majors and programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Location
CNU’s 260-acre campus is located in Newport News, Virginia, two and a half hours south of Washington, D.C., less than an hour from Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, and just a few blocks from where the tidal James River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. More about the region…
Student Profile
Forty-one percent of CNU’s 4,800 students are male; 59 percent are female. Students come to CNU from every region in Virginia, 32 other states, and several foreign nations. The average high school GPA is 3.6 (on a 4.0 scale), and the average SAT score is 1200 (Critical Reading and Math).
History
Founded in 1960 as a two-year branch of the College of William
and Mary, CNU became independent in 1977 and gained university
status in 1991. Today, CNU is the youngest comprehensive university
in the Commonwealth. More about our history…
Class Size
With an average class size of 22 students, CNU has much smaller
classes than most state universities. More than 90 percent of
classes are seminars. At many universities, you find a large number of teaching assistants. CNU, however, has fewer than 10 -- specially selected graduate students who lead biology labs and insprie our undergraduates to pursue cutting-edge research.
Facilities
With a $500 million building campaign complete, CNU’s campus is bursting with new state-of-the-art facilities. The impressive David Student Union is the hub of student activity. Other additions include a $16 million sports and convocation center, the world-class Ferguson Center for the Arts, and state-of-the-art residential facilities, including CNU Village, which also houses a variety of restaurants and stores. The new Paul and Rosemary Trible Library has become the intellectual center on campus. Coming soon: $500 million in new academic facilities, including a new home for all of the liberal arts and an integrated science center.
Athletics
CNU athletes compete in 23 NCAA sports, including football and
cheerleading. The University ranks fifth nationally in NCAA
Division III Team Championships, and the school has produced
more than 500 All Americans.
More about athletics…
Residence Halls
About 3,000 CNU students live on campus. Our four new residence
halls and two new apartment complexes were rated "best in the
state" by students and have won raves nationwide. Every residential
room has high-speed Internet, basic satellite cable TV, digital
local phone service, and electronic room access.
All rooms are equipped with microwave and mini-refrigerator
or have kitchen access.
More about residence life…
Campus Safety
CNU has authorized the operation of a full-time, professionally trained police department, responsible for the safety and welfare of all members of the university community and their guests. Our University Police are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
Faculty
Nearly 90 percent of CNU’s faculty members hold
the Ph.D. or highest degree in their fields.
Cost
Christopher
Newport University offers a variety of financial aid programs
to help students and their parents pay for college; 63 percent
of students receive some form of aid. Find information regarding undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees here.
Campus Life
CNU has more than 100 clubs and organizations that include academic organizations,
fraternities and sororities, and special-interest groups. Whatever your interest may be, you’re sure to
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