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Christopher Newport University (CNU)
- 1 University Place
- Newport News, VA 23606
- OPEID College Code: 00370600
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- General Phone: (757) 594-7000
- President: Paul S. Trible, Jr.
- Website: www.cnu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,884
- College Alias: CNU
- College Mascot: Captains
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CNU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.cnu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,847 | 3,786 | 6,633 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,497 (53%) | 2,146 (57%) | 3,643 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 536 (36%) | 706 (33%) | 1,242 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 943 | 76% |
| ACT ® Exam | 346 | 28% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CNU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 10% | 25% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,885 | $3,422 | $3,918 | $1,495 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,068 | 1,130 | 1,005 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,050 | $6,460 | $5,826 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,150 | $13,532 | $12,898 |
| Books and Supplies | $870 | $850 | $819 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,100 | $7,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,842 | $2,826 | $2,642 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,700 | $8,280 | $7,880 |
| Other Expenses | $2,842 | $2,826 | $2,642 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,720 | $2,826 | $3,423 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,262 | $18,236 | $16,787 |
| Out of State | $26,362 | $25,308 | $23,859 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,462 | $18,416 | $17,167 |
| Out of State | $26,562 | $25,488 | $24,239 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,640 | $10,948 | $10,068 |
| Out of State | $18,740 | $18,020 | $17,140 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 95 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting | 7 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 183 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Communication Studies | 81 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | - |
| Information Science Studies | 17 | - |
| Education | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other | - | 57 |
| Engineering | ||
| Computer Engineering | 7 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | 66 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 12 | - |
| History | ||
| History | 54 | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | 15 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | - | 7 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||
| Philosophy | 16 | - |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Physics, Other | - | 1 |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology | 97 | - |
| Psychology, Other | - | 2 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Public Administration | 3 | - |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Political Science and Government | 107 | - |
| Sociology | 56 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music Performance | 13 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 43 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,884 Undergraduate: 4,691 Graduate: 193
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,180 Female: 2,704
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,112 Female: 2,579
- Graduate Gender Male: 68 Female: 125
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,531 Part-Time: 353
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,459 Part-Time: 232
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 72 Part-Time: 121
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Black | 339 | 7% |
| Asian | 147 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 3% |
| White | 4,069 | 83% |
| Unknown | 153 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 34 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,157 | 44% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,811 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 589 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 116 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 39 | 0.8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 39 | 0.8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 67 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 29 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,023 | 754 | 269 |
| Faculty Status | 362 | 226 | 136 |
| Tenured Faculty | 92 | 92 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 3 | - | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 362 | 226 | 136 |
| Primarily Instruction | 362 | 226 | 136 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 22 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 210 | 202 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 427 | 304 | 123 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 94 | 59 | 35 |
| Skilled Crafts | 37 | 35 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 199 | 121 | 78 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,236 (226) | $74,623 (126) | $62,449 (100) |
| Professor | $99,801 (38) | $98,521 (30) | $104,603 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $75,346 (66) | $76,341 (46) | $73,057 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,113 (94) | $60,927 (42) | $57,647 (52) |
| Instructor | $47,339 (28) | $47,033 (8) | $47,462 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,236 (226) | $74,623 (126) | $62,449 (100) |
| Professor | $99,801 (38) | $98,521 (30) | $104,603 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $75,346 (66) | $76,341 (46) | $73,057 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,113 (94) | $60,927 (42) | $57,647 (52) |
| Instructor | $47,339 (28) | $47,033 (8) | $47,462 (20) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 508 | 295 | 192 | 21 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 117 | 71 | 46 | - |
| Field Hocky | 28 | - | 28 | - |
| Football | 97 | 97 | - | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 56 | 31 | 25 | - |
| Soccer | 55 | 25 | 30 | - |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 | - |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Sailing | 21 | - | - | 21 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,908 | $20,869 | $34,858 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,260 | $4,117 | $6,000 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 79 | 39 | 38 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 3 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 2 | 5 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 22 | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 | - |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Sailing | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 51% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 9 | 29 |
| Liquor Related | 39 | 45 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 11 | 25 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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