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Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
4,767
Total Undergrads
Including 144 Part-time
1,150
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
57% Women
43% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (with football)

USA South Athletic Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

10
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $55,414)
10
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $47,592)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 33 - - -
Basketball 17 15 - -
Field Hockey - 29 - -
Football 125 - - -
Golf 11 - - -
Lacrosse 39 22 - -
Soccer 30 28 - -
Softball - 22 - -
Tennis 11 14 - -
Track and Field, Indoor 41 27 - -
Track and Field, Outdoor 36 26 - -
Track and Field, X-Country 24 14 - -
Volleyball - 14 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 8.2%
Hispanic 2.9%
Non-resident alien 0.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 3.6%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 81.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 7
Liquor Law Violation 28
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 6
Property Crime 7
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Elizabeth from Centreville, VA
  • 5
  • “Our residence life team is impeccable. They all aim to give each student the best living experience possible. The residence halls are top-of-the-line and constantly improving. The living situation is…”

  • May-21-2012 » Read More
  • Shay
  • 5
  • “Princeton Review has chosen CNU as top 10 dorms in the U.S. for a reason.…”

  • Jul-05-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • JT
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    No cafeteria food here. The dining staff is friendly and cooks everything instead of bringing in caterers. When this idea was brought up, students protested in favor of our current system, which is why we still have the best food around.

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  • 4
  • Joclyn from Richmond, VA
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    Food is good. We have theme dinners year round that cater to a particular holiday or ethnic food. Many occasions we have the luxury of having crab legs, shrimp, and fondu. On campus we have chick-fil-a, Starbucks, bistro, and sushi. Many other things are located on the east side of campus.

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  • 3
  • CNU Student
  • Mar-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Food and dining options at CNU are somewhat lacking. However, Brunch at Regattas on Saturdays and Sundays is really good.

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  • 3
  • Hannah from Newport News, VA
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining halls are an adjustment after living at home. It sure isnt your mama's cooking, but there is variety and you wont go hungry. Eating right can be a challenge. Know your options and be prepared for the temptation to eat french fries every day for lunch. There are restaurants around campus, but eating out every day or even every week can be expensive. I try and save it for special occasions.

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  • 2
  • me
  • Jan-09-2013 I am a current student here

    The dining could be better. They do have good lunches though.

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  • 3
  • Eleanor from Barboursville, VA
  • Dec-26-2012 I am a current student here

    The food at Christopher Newport University is like normal college food. The staff working in the dining halls are always cheerful and excited to see students. They work very hard to make meals that every student will enjoy, and they accomodate those students with food allergies. Personally, I find breakfast and brunch to be the best meals of the day!

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • JT
  • May-09-2013 I am a current student here

    Strong Greek life with a whole section of Greek campus. Very tightly knit societies. Also include other Greek honor societies and Christian groups. Big Greek organizations include: Kappa Delta Rho, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Phi Mu, Pi Kappa Phi, Tau Delta Upsilon, and others.

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  • 0
  • Joclyn from Richmond, VA
  • Mar-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many sororities and phanternties. We have panallenic, multicultural, service, and ethnic groups to choose from.

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  • 0
  • CNU Student
  • Mar-04-2013 I am a current student here

    As a member of Greek Life I love it on this campus. It is warm and inviting to all members and to non-greeks on the campus. Unlike the reputation it may earn, Greek life is uplifting and gives many leadership opportunities.

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  • 0
  • me
  • Jan-09-2013 I am a current student here

    greek life is great here.

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  • 0
  • Anthony from Newport News, VA
  • Jan-04-2013 I am a current student here

    The social greeks are evolving, with two fraternities and a soroity being added in the past year and a half. There are also Service Greeks in addition to Social Greeks.

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  • 0
  • Brittany from Newport News, VA
  • Nov-13-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is huge on campus. Every time I walk across campus I always see someone that is a part of Greek Life. It is not like a typical college, but more like a family. They welcome recruits and refuse to haze or embarrass any of their members. Everyone that I have talked to talks highly of Greek Life and says it is the best decision they ever made.

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  • 0
  • Jose from Newport News, VA
  • Nov-12-2012 I am a current student here

    Extremely active on campus. Many leadership positions are filled with Greeks, thought to be students that hold themselves to a higher standards. Homogeneity can be issue, as many students willingly fit Greek stereotypes.

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