Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Christopher Newport University is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.00% for Virginia residents and increased by 8.11% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,815) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,830.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for CNU is $17,333 for Virginia residents and $33,502 for out-of-state students which is a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 6.00% for Virginia residents and increased by 8.11% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,656 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.24% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 6.78% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
CNU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,425 $28,663$15,978
2023-2024$16,351$30,988$16,656
Change % 2023-20246.00%8.11%4.24%
2024-2025$17,333$33,502$17,363
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Christopher Newport University - COA
Christopher Newport University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Christopher Newport University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,906 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,842 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,877) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,418.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at CNU is $13,430 for Virginia residents and $23,624 for out-of-state students which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
CNU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,402 $22,086$15,978
2023-2024$12,906$22,842$16,656
Change % 2023-20244.06%3.42%4.24%
2024-2025$13,430$23,624$17,363
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Christopher Newport University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CNU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $680 for Virginia residents and $1,291 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $717 for Virginia residents and $1,269 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$642$1,194
2023-2024$680$1,291
2024-2025$720$1,396
Graduate2022-2023$689$1,227
2023-2024$717$1,269
2024-2025$746$1,312
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Christopher Newport University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Christopher Newport University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Christopher Newport University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Christopher Newport University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Christopher Newport University$16,351$30,988
George Mason University$13,815$39,397
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$15,478$36,694
Virginia Commonwealth University$16,458$39,042
University of Virginia-Main Campus$20,986$58,014
Old Dominion University$12,262$32,662

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CNU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CNU is $69,050 for Virginia residents and $132,156 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,708$17,072$17,445$17,825$69,050
Out-of-State$31,788$32,608$33,449$34,312$132,156
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,072$17,445$17,825$18,214$70,557
Out-of-State$32,608$33,449$34,312$35,197$135,566
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,445$17,825$18,214$18,612$72,096
Out-of-State$33,449$34,312$35,197$36,105$139,063
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,825$18,214$18,612$19,018$73,669
Out-of-State$34,312$35,197$36,105$37,037$142,651
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,214$18,612$19,018$19,433$75,277
Out-of-State$35,197$36,105$37,037$37,992$146,332

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,202 for Virginia residents and $208,308 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Christopher Newport University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,219$35,930$36,599$37,281$145,202
Out-of-State$50,299$51,465$52,660$53,883$208,308
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$35,930$36,656$37,338$38,034$148,136
Out-of-State$51,465$52,660$53,883$55,136$213,144
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,656$37,397$38,092$38,802$151,131
Out-of-State$52,660$53,883$55,136$56,419$218,098
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,397$38,153$38,863$39,586$154,189
Out-of-State$53,883$55,136$56,419$57,733$223,171
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$38,153$38,925$39,649$40,387$157,312
Out-of-State$55,136$56,419$57,733$59,079$228,367

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,270 for Virginia residents and $173,376 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Christopher Newport University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,486$27,197$27,866$28,548$110,270
Out-of-State$41,566$42,732$43,927$45,150$173,376
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,197$27,923$28,605$29,301$113,204
Out-of-State$42,732$43,927$45,150$46,403$178,212
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,923$28,664$29,359$30,069$116,199
Out-of-State$43,927$45,150$46,403$47,686$183,166
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,664$29,420$30,130$30,853$119,257
Out-of-State$45,150$46,403$47,686$49,000$188,239
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,420$30,192$30,916$31,654$122,380
Out-of-State$46,403$47,686$49,000$50,346$193,435

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Christopher Newport University.
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Christopher Newport University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$16,351$1,516$16,656$30,988$1,516 $16,656
Graduate$12,906 $1,516$16,656$22,842 $1,516$16,656

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