Paying for Christopher Newport University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,351 6.00%	$30,988 8.11%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,906 4.06%	$22,842 3.42%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Christopher Newport University (CNU) are $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at CNU.

57% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,733. It could cover 28.18% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,790 for Virginia residents and $40,427 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

CNU's 4-year tuition is $69,050 for Virginia residents and $132,156 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $145,202 for Virginia residents and $208,308 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,869) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,983.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of CNU is $17,333 for Virginia residents and $33,502 for out-of-state students, a 8.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CNU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,425	$28,663	$15,978
2023-2024	$16,351	$30,988	$16,656
Change % 2023-2024	6.00%	8.11%	4.24%
2024-2025	$17,333	$33,502	$17,363

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,906 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $22,842. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,917) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & 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 , a 3.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

CNU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,402	$22,086	$15,978
2023-2024	$12,906	$22,842	$16,656
Change % 2023-2024	4.06%	3.42%	4.24%
2024-2025	$13,430	$23,624	$17,363

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $678 for Virginia residents and $1,289 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)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$642	$1,194
	2023-2024	$678	$1,289
	2024-2025	$716	$1,392
Graduate	2022-2023	$689	$1,227
	2023-2024	$717	$1,269
	2024-2025	$746	$1,312

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The CNU's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,523 for state residents and $49,160 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $36,709 for state residents and $51,346 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At CNU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,351
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$30,988
Room & Board	$12,360	$13,850
Personal Expenses	$4,296	$4,992
Books & Supplies	$1,516
COA (In-State)	$34,523	$36,709
COA (Out-of-State)	$49,160	$51,346

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CNU?

For the entering class 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.

CNU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,708	$17,072	$17,445	$17,825	$69,050
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,788	$32,608	$33,449	$34,312	$132,156
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,072	$17,445	$17,825	$18,214	$70,557
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,608	$33,449	$34,312	$35,197	$135,566
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,445	$17,825	$18,214	$18,612	$72,096
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,449	$34,312	$35,197	$36,105	$139,063
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,825	$18,214	$18,612	$19,018	$73,669
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,312	$35,197	$36,105	$37,037	$142,651
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,214	$18,612	$19,018	$19,433	$75,277
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,197	$36,105	$37,037	$37,992	$146,332

COA including Books, 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.

CNU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,219	$35,930	$36,599	$37,281	$145,202
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$50,299	$51,465	$52,660	$53,883	$208,308
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,930	$36,656	$37,338	$38,034	$148,136
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,465	$52,660	$53,883	$55,136	$213,144
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,656	$37,397	$38,092	$38,802	$151,131
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$52,660	$53,883	$55,136	$56,419	$218,098
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,397	$38,153	$38,863	$39,586	$154,189
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$53,883	$55,136	$56,419	$57,733	$223,171
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,153	$38,925	$39,649	$40,387	$157,312
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

CNU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,486	$27,197	$27,866	$28,548	$110,270
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,566	$42,732	$43,927	$45,150	$173,376
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,197	$27,923	$28,605	$29,301	$113,204
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,732	$43,927	$45,150	$46,403	$178,212
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,923	$28,664	$29,359	$30,069	$116,199
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,927	$45,150	$46,403	$47,686	$183,166
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,664	$29,420	$30,130	$30,853	$119,257
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,150	$46,403	$47,686	$49,000	$188,239
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,420	$30,192	$30,916	$31,654	$122,380
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,403	$47,686	$49,000	$50,346	$193,435

	In-State	Out-of-State
Christopher Newport University	$16,351	$30,988
George Mason University	$13,815	$37,979
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$15,478	$36,694
Virginia Commonwealth University	$16,233	$38,817
University of Virginia-Main Campus	$22,323	$59,633
Old Dominion University	$12,262	$32,662