Cost of CNU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $34,411 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $17,219 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $31,440 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,772 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,604 |
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| Average net price after aid | $22,310 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $14,139 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,136 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,385 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,433 |
| $110,001+ | $30,741 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with CNU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at CNU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Engineering | 25 | $75,144 | — |
| Computer Science | 116 | $70,808 | $23,989 |
| Information Science/Studies | 64 | $61,358 | $21,500 |
| Economics | 64 | $58,485 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 330 | $54,095 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | 48 | $51,156 | $19,849 |
| Mathematics | 41 | $49,046 | $20,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 115 | $46,281 | $23,249 |
| Political Science and Government | 124 | $46,101 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 188 | $45,170 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | 102 | $37,497 | $22,875 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 51 | $35,821 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | 311 | $35,451 | $20,500 |
| History | 90 | $35,389 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 69 | $34,994 | $19,500 |
| Biology | 265 | $34,238 | $19,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 89 | $27,952 | $24,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 41 | — | $25,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 28 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 31 | — | — |
| Social Work | 36 | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (4)
Similar colleges in Virginia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Virginia State University | Petersburg | $14,893 | 89% | $49,358 |
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $23,821 | 80% | $66,028 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk | $12,180 | 88% | $49,237 |
| Radford University | Radford | $13,701 | 90% | $59,134 |
| Longwood University | Farmville | $20,773 | 90% | $55,653 |
| William & Mary | Williamsburg | $18,880 | 34% | $83,488 |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington | $15,585 | 71% | $85,178 |
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Wise | $5,869 | 29% | $50,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CNU's acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,180 on the SAT.
How much does CNU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $34,411 a year (tuition and fees: $17,219 in-state, $31,440 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,310 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,139.
How much do CNU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $65,183 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($75,144 a year after graduation).
What is CNU's graduation rate?
75% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.