Christopher Newport University: Review & Facts
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Christopher Newport University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,870 students enrolled. This school was established in 1960 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Newport News, Virginia.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
26
Fair
Christopher Newport University will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree or master's degree.Christopher Newport University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Biology, Management, Psychology, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges and schools.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
87%
Good
The student retention rate at Christopher Newport University is high at 87% (well above Virginia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Christopher Newport University is good: 73%. Nearly 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Christopher Newport University is pretty decent -- 14:1. Find out more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$27,900
High
Average tuition prices are high, $21,600 a year. The additional fees at Christopher Newport University not covered by tuition are roughly $6,300; which comes to a total of $27,900 annually.Read the details about Christopher Newport University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
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Rate
Rate
76%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 7,311 applications were submitted and 5,587 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.
Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Christopher Newport University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,200
High
Christopher Newport University offers study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Christopher Newport University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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F
Unsafe
Christopher Newport University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,900 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,200 a year.Army ROTC programs are available at Christopher Newport University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
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Based on the college crime numbers, Christopher Newport University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia 23606-3072, USA
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