Christopher Newport University
Find detailed information and statistics about Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA
School Overview
Institution name: Christopher Newport University
Institution name alias: CNU
Address: 1 University Place, Newport News, Virginia 23606
Telephone numbers:
General: (757) 594-7000
Financial Aid: (757) 594-7170
Admissions Office: (757) 594-7015
Website: www.cnu.edu ![]()
Geographic region: Southeast
Institution Facts
Institution size category: 1,000 - 4,999
Sector of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale): City: Midsize
Carnegie Classification 2005: Size and Setting: Medium four-year, highly residential
Carnegie Classification 2000: Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Highest level of offering: Master's degree
Religious affiliation: n/a
Distance learning opportunities: Implied no
Student Body
Percent of applicants admitted: 52%
Estimated enrollment - total: 4785
Estimated enrollment - full time: 4408
Estimated enrollment - part time: 377
% of total enrollment that are women: 54%
Student body by race:
Tuition & Fees
Published in-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $6,460.00
Published out-of-state tuition and fees 2006-07: $13,532.00




