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Overview

CNU
Location Newport News, VA
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 4,559
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #390
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website cnu.edu
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Costs

CNU
Tuition (In State) $9,375
Tuition (Out of State) $22,613
Room & Board $11,990
Avg Net Price $23,287
Avg Grant Aid $8,022
% Receiving Grant Aid 66%

Admission

CNU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,428
Admitted 6,340
Acceptance Rate 85.4%
Enrolled % 18.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.79
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/29
SAT Range 1100/1290
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

CNU
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (15%)
  • Communication (13%)
  • Biology (12%)
  • Business (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)

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
% Men 46%
% Women 54%
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
% In-State 91%
% Out-of-State 6%

Campus

CNU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/