Students come to Christopher Newport University from every region in Virginia, 25 other states, and several foreign nations.
They embark on their own CNU adventure for a variety of reasons - from our outstanding Honors Program to our unique President’s Leadership Program. Their destinations range from the stage to the boardroom; their tools range from test tubes to paint brushes. The stops they make on their journey may be different, but underlying it all, CNU students share some important characteristics - intellectual curiosity, a commitment to honesty and integrity, and a respect for the people around them.
Explore our website to learn more about our students and the faculty members who inspire them. Meanwhile, here are some details about our student body.
Class of 2015 Profile
updated 9/10/2011
Middle 50% Range High School GPA
3.4 - 3.9 (on a 4.0 scale)
Middle 50% Range SAT scores
1050 - 1230 (accepted students)
Gender
Male 41%, Female 59%
Racial Diversity
Caucasian 85%, African-American 11%, Asian-American 3%, Hispanic-Latino 5%, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1%,
American Indian / Alaskan Native 2%
Geographic Origin
In Fall 2011, freshmen were admitted from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington State
Top 10 Intended Majors
Biology, Psychology, Business, History, Communications, English, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Biology
Most Common Female Names
Sarah, Emily, Amanda, Lauren, Jessica
Most Common Male Names
John, Michael, Ryan, Andrew, Christopher
Top Five Feeder High Schools
- Loudoun Valley High School
- James W Robinson Jr. Secondary
- Mountain View High School
- Deep Run High School
- Cosby High School
