Christopher Newport University
2021-22
The 2021-22 Common Data Set for Christopher Newport University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 26, 2023. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1110-1320
SAT Math
540-650
SAT Reading
570-670
ACT Composite
25-29
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$60,509
10 yrs after enrollment
72%
6-year completion
$23,015
sticker minus grants
$25,000
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
490numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Tamra
Last Name:McGrath
Title:Statistical and Policy Analyst
Office:Institutional Research
Address Line 1:1 Av enue of the Arts
Zipcode23606-3072
Phone:757-594-7609
Email Address:ir@cnu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
City:Newport News
StateVA
Name of College/University:Christopher Newport Univ ersity
Street Address Line 1:1 Av enue of the Arts
CityNewport News VA, 23606-3072 USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)757
Main Phone Number:594-7000
WWW Home Page Address:www.cnu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):757
Admissions Phone Number:594-7015
Admissions Email Address:admit@cnu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:426
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:116
Number of wait-listed students admitted:116
Total academic units26
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab4
Foreign language3
Social studies4
History2
Computer Science1
Other (specify)4
Total academic units26
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab4
Foreign language3
Social studies4
History2
Computer Science1
Other (specify)4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80017
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69945
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59934
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4994
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80011
SAT Math: 600-69937
SAT Math: 500-59944
SAT Math: 400-4998
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160011
SAT Composite: 1200-139945
SAT Composite: 1000-119939
SAT Composite: 800-9995
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3619
ACT Composite: 24-2957
ACT Composite: 18-2324
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.034
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9922
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.993
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month2
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month2
Priority Date: Day1
Yes, by:X
Date: Month3
Date: Day15
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:250
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan191
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:W e strongly encourage completion of one college-lev el mathematics and English course. Recommended 15 hours of credit completed prior to transferring.
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Notification Date: Month7
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C or 2.0 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 66 Semester Hrs Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 92 Semester Hrs - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 45 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/ Maximum 21 semester hours granted for applied classes in music and art. Max of 60 semester hours granted for CLEP, AP, IB, dept challenge exams if posted to an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution. Grades from other colleges/universities do not transfer into the student's GPA at ##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/ Maximum 21 semester hours granted for applied classes in music and art. Max of 60 semester hours granted for CLEP, AP, IB, dept challenge exams if posted to an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution. Grades from other colleges/universities do not transfer into the student's GPA at ## D12-D17: Transfer Credit Policies Applicants must be academically eligible to return to the most recently attended college or university. All transfer applicants must submit official college and high school transcripts. SAT or ACT scores are recommended if high school graduation is within the last five years. All transfer applicants are expected to enroll each semester at CNU as full time students. American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) 60 Semester Hrs 60 Semester Hrs - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [ ] Accelerated program - [ ] Cooperative education program - [ ] X Cross-registration - [x] Distance learning - [x] X Double major - [x] X Dual enrollment - [ ] English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [ ] X Honors Program - [ ] X Independent study - [ ] X Internships - [ ] Liberal arts/career combination - [x] X Student-designed major - [x] X Study abroad - [ ] Teacher certification program - [ ] Weekend college - [ ] Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] X Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [x] X English (including composition) - [ ] X Foreign languages - [ ] X History - [ ] X Humanities - [ ] X Mathematics - [ ] X Philosophy - [ ] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [ ] X Social science - [ ] Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing96%
Percent who live off campus or commute4%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)7%
Percent of males who join fraternities20%
Percent of females who join sororities27%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing78%
Percent who live off campus or commute22%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
2 TABLESFinancial Aid
5 TABLESFederal$3,225,267
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,831,015
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,156,970
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,000
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,216,252
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,794,347
Federal Work-Study$156,000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$4,950,347
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$141,715
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$229,835
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$5,098,377
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$877,757
Total Scholarships/Grants$6,347,684
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,186,371
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$3,141,799
Total Self-Help$17,328,170
Parent Loans$6,973,368
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$857,694
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.956
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students4,513
and ____ faculty342