Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,463
Graduate Enrollment: 112
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.54%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 18.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.8% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 29.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.6%
Black: 7.0%
Hispanic: 6.9%
Asian: 3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 7.0%
Hispanic: 6.9%
Asian: 3.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,340
In-State tuition: $14,924Out-of-State tuition: $27,790
Estimated books and supplies: $1,320 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,760 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,424 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,792 (2022)
Average Family Income: $111,605 (2017)
Median Family Income: $97,521 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 13.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,160 |
| $30k-48k | $22,326 |
| $48k-75k | $24,953 |
| $75k-110k | $26,236 |
| $110k+ | $26,151 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 66%6-year graduation rate: 75%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 61.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 65.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,388 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $52,077 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 103 | $25,000 | $246 | $35,671 ($2,973) | $50,279 ($4,190) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 26 | $26,000 | $265 | $54,374 ($4,531) | $74,728 ($6,227) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 56 | $22,250 | $231 | $72,078 ($6,007) | $83,205 ($6,934) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 60 | $233 | $48,892 ($4,074) | $49,469 ($4,122) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 16 | $93,520 ($7,793) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 20 | $48,679 ($4,057) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 53 | $27,000 | $282 | $25,721 ($2,143) | $46,957 ($3,913) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 171 | $26,000 | $276 | $27,857 ($2,321) | $49,887 ($4,157) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 23 | $56,919 ($4,743) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 69 | $26,000 | $246 | $32,357 ($2,696) | $42,899 ($3,575) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | $24,038 ($2,003) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 39 | $27,000 | $281 | $37,016 ($3,085) | $51,693 ($4,308) |
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 127 | $23,500 | $246 | $30,567 ($2,547) | $48,207 ($4,017) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 13 | $25,492 | $264 | $30,936 ($2,578) | $50,286 ($4,191) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 34 | $23,125 | $241 | $43,770 ($3,648) | $58,444 ($4,870) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 80 | $23,250 | $241 | $43,410 ($3,618) | $58,043 ($4,837) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 54 | $25,548 | $265 | $29,363 ($2,447) | $49,104 ($4,092) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 40 | $26,000 | $265 | $22,842 ($1,904) | $31,884 ($2,657) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 176 | $24,250 | $246 | $53,514 ($4,460) | $65,162 ($5,430) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 42 | $26,000 | $276 | $25,481 ($2,123) | $44,952 ($3,746) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $86,175Full time faculty: 63%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $39,167,125 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $57,598,862 (2022)