Christopher Newport University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Christopher Newport University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,560 students enrolled. This school was established in 1960 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Newport News, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Christopher Newport University will give you the option to earn a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
26
Christopher Newport University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Biology, Psychology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Christopher Newport University is high at 86% (well above Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Christopher Newport University is very good: 80%. Nearly 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Christopher Newport University is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are high - around $22,300 a year. The additional fees at Christopher Newport University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $6,500; which makes it a total of $28,800 a year.

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

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 7,428 applications were submitted and 6,340 were accepted, so it is 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
$7,300
High
Christopher Newport University provides 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.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Christopher Newport University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 3,900 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: around $7,300 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Christopher Newport University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Christopher Newport University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, Virginia
23606-3072, USA
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