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Christopher Newport University is a liberal arts university located in Hampton, Virginia. It was founded in 1961 as a two-year school of the College of William and Mary. It became a four-year college in 1971 and finally became a university in 1992. The university is named after Christopher Newport, the head of the mission which brought the earliest English settlers to Jamestown. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
CNU fields several men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in the USA South Athletic Conference.
Students attend Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Christopher Newport University degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, media, art studies, and liberal arts.
Christopher Newport University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 620.
Christopher Newport University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,884 students at Christopher Newport University (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Christopher Newport University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Christopher Newport University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the USA South Atlantic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Christopher Newport University
1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606
General Phone: (757) 594-7000
http://www.cnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 295 | political science, English, sociology, history, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 190 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 96 | biology, physics courses |
| Media | 81 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 57 | teacher education |
| Art Studies | 43 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer science, information science, computer engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Music | 13 | music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Christopher Newport University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 892 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 67 | 4 |
In 2007, Christopher Newport University had a total enrollment of 4,884 students (4,668 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 93% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Christopher Newport University offers campus housing for 2,893 of its 4,668 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newport News, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,633 | 3,643 | 55% | 1,242 | 34% |
| Men | 2,847 | 1,497 | 53% | 536 | 36% |
| Women | 3,786 | 2,146 | 57% | 706 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 76% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,150 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 870 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,842 |
Financial Aid:
Christopher Newport University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370600)
Christopher Newport University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 68 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $98,521 | 8 | $104,603 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $76,341 | 20 | $73,057 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $60,927 | 52 | $57,647 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $47,033 | 20 | $47,462 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 126 | $74,623 | 100 | $62,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | USA South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | USA South Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Christopher Newport University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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