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Overview |
CNU | |||
| Location | Newport News, VA | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 4,503 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | cnu.edu | |||
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Costs |
CNU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,001 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,238 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $22,864 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,141 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% |
Admission |
CNU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 7,062 | |||
| Admitted | 6,212 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
CNU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
CNU | |||
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| % Men | 1% | |||
| % Women | 1% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 74% | |||
| % Black | 8% | |||
| % Hispanic | 5% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
CNU | |||
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| % In-State | 93% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | |||
Campus |
CNU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/