Christopher Newport University was founded in 1960 and is a well-known public university in Virginia, USA. The following is a detailed introduction:

School Profile

Historical Origin: The school was originally a branch of William and Mary College. It became an independent university in 1977 and obtained university status in 1991.

Location: Located in Newport News, Virginia, the city is an important port city in Virginia with rich historical, cultural and economic resources, providing students with internship and employment opportunities.

School size: Relatively small, currently there are about 4,900 students from 25 states and 30 countries enrolled in the school.

Educational Resources

Major Settings: The school offers undergraduate and graduate courses, covering more than 80 academic majors and courses, including child studies, digital design, object-oriented programming, jazz studies, women and gender studies and many other fields.

Teaching Features: Focus on practical teaching and interdisciplinary research, through internships, project cooperation and other methods, let students apply theoretical knowledge to practice, cultivate students' comprehensive ability and innovative thinking. The school also has an excellent team of teachers. The teachers not only have rich experience in academic research, but also focus on interaction and communication with students, providing students with personalized guidance and support.

Academic resources: The school has modern teaching facilities and advanced laboratories, such as libraries, computer centers, science laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for students' study and research. In addition, the school often holds various academic lectures, seminars and cultural activities, and invites well-known scholars and experts from home and abroad to give lectures at the school to broaden students' horizons and enrich their study life.

Campus life

Dormitory conditions: CNU has a total of 10 dormitory buildings. The dormitories in each building are very modern, with comfortable and convenient living facilities, and each room is equipped with air conditioning. The school provides students with a variety of accommodation options, including single rooms, double rooms and suites, etc., to meet the needs of different students.

Club activities: The school has a variety of clubs and organizations, covering various fields such as art, culture, sports, and academics, such as music clubs, drama clubs, sports clubs, academic associations, etc. Students can participate in club activities according to their interests and hobbies, make like-minded friends, expand their interpersonal network, and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports: The school attaches great importance to physical education, has complete sports facilities and an excellent sports coaching team, providing students with a good physical exercise environment. The school's sports teams have achieved excellent results in various competitions, such as basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, and have cultivated many outstanding sports talents, and also won honors for the school.

School ranking

Ranked 5th in the 2023 U.S. News Southern Regional University Rankings, it is one of the youngest and top public universities in Virginia.

Study Abroad Application

Application conditions: Undergraduate applications require students to have a high school diploma or equivalent, GPA meets certain requirements, and standardized test scores such as SAT or ACT are required; graduate applications require students to have a bachelor's degree, GPA meets the requirements of the corresponding major, and submit GRE, GMAT and other standardized test scores. Some majors also require relevant work experience or research results.

Application process: Students need to complete the online application on the school's official website, fill in personal information, educational background, application major and other related content, and upload application materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, resumes, etc. After receiving the application materials, the school will review and evaluate them, and qualified students will receive an admission letter.

Study abroad expenses: Undergraduate tuition is about $24,680, school accommodation is about $7,514, and living expenses are about $11,664.