Public Institution
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University's campus is located in Newport News, Virginia. The school emphasizes a classical liberal arts education, fostering a close-knit community among students. CNU stands out for its emphasis on leadership development and its Georgian architecture, creating a unique aesthetic on campus.
Programs
13
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$41,136
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
50/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$16,351
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $30,988/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Christopher Newport University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 15% of students receive Pell Grants; 36% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,652 | $38,608 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,509 | $46,036 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,030 | $60,120 |
| $75K – $110K | $24,931 | $99,724 |
| $110K+ | $30,024 | $120,096 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $16,351 | $65,404 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Christopher Newport University
13 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
82
|
$72,128/yr | Very High | 13.4x |
| Information Science Compare across schools → |
75
|
$58,550/yr | Very High | 12.5x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
72
|
$54,432/yr | High | 10.8x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
64
|
$45,309/yr | Very High | 10.0x |
| Political Science Compare across schools → |
55
|
$43,508/yr | Very High | 8.6x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
51
|
$39,245/yr | High | 8.4x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
44
|
$36,977/yr | High | 7.9x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
41
|
$36,953/yr | High | 7.9x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
40
|
$35,028/yr | High | 7.1x |
| Biology Compare across schools → |
37
|
$30,287/yr | High | 8.0x |
| History Compare across schools → |
37
|
$29,386/yr | High | 6.8x |
| English Compare across schools → |
31
|
$29,310/yr | Very High | 7.2x |
| Visual & Performing Arts Compare across schools → |
20
|
$23,656/yr | High | 4.5x |