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Students attend Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, 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, mathematics, art studies, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Christopher Newport University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 52% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Christopher Newport University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,699 students at the school (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Christopher Newport University. The school has a residential or campus feel. Christopher Newport University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Christopher Newport University 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
Admissions Phone: (757) 594-7015
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 594-7170
http://www.cnu.edu
Christopher Newport University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 243 | political science, English, sociology, history, foreign language and literature, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 156 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Science | 71 | biology, physics courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 70 | information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Media | 58 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | public administration, social service professions |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | parks and recreation studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | philosophy |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | teacher education |
| Music | 14 | music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 4 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Christopher Newport University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 834 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 28 | 5 |
In 2005, Christopher Newport University had a total enrollment of 4,699 students (4,440 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 96% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Christopher Newport University offers campus housing for 2,883 of its 4,440 (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 | 6,089 | 3,188 | 52% | 1,250 | 39% |
| Men | 2,645 | 1,397 | 53% | 580 | 42% |
| Women | 3,444 | 1,791 | 52% | 670 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 594-7015
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,826 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,898 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 819 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,642 |
Financial Aid:
Christopher Newport University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 594-7170
Christopher Newport University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $86,538 | 8 | $88,086 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $66,054 | 18 | $63,120 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $51,858 | 31 | $51,288 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,288 | 18 | $40,112 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 120 | $65,730 | 75 | $55,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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