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Christopher Newport University also known as CNU, is a liberal arts university that was established in 1960. Located in Newport News, Virginia. This university was originally a two-year school of the College of William and Mary. The campus of the university covers 200 acres. The university offers its students degree programs, academic majors and minors, and certificate programs in various fields of study including accounting, theatre arts, social work and management.
The Greek life at the university includes several fraternities. The many student organizations and clubs at Christopher Newport University include an Accounting Club, an Animal Welfare Coalition, an Interclub Association and Operation Smile. The students also take part in campus sports such as baseball, tennis and golf.
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Campus Location1 University Place
Newport News, VA 23606
USA
Main Tel: (757) 594-7000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Christopher Newport University HighlightsWhere Christopher Newport University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, media, liberal arts, therapy and counseling, science, computer science and engineering, and mathematics.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 892 | 20 | | Master | 67 | 4 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Christopher Newport University was 4,884 in 2007 (4,668 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,050 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,150 | | Room | $ 5,600 | | Board | $ 2,900 | | Books and supplies | $ 870 | | Other | $ 2,842 |
Financial Aid: Christopher Newport University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 92 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 97 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 37 |
Housing and MealsChristopher Newport University provides on-campus housing for 2,893 of its 4,668 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Christopher Newport University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Christopher Newport University is in the USA South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
Christopher Newport University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 57% | | All | 55% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 550-630 | | Math | 540-620 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (43 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (190 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (43 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (57 awarded) - Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (295 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (15 awarded) MEDIA (81 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC (13 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (16 awarded) SCIENCE (96 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (99 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Christopher Newport University with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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