by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Christopher Newport University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Christopher Newport University came in at $16,828 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $31,178. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees totaled $6,540 in-state and $6,940 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,288 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,940 |
| Total | $16,828 | $31,178 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Christopher Newport University cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Christopher Newport University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Christopher Newport University comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Christopher Newport University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Christopher Newport University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,100 | $21,566 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,375 | $22,613 |
| One Year Ago | $10,001 | $24,238 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,288 | $24,238 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CNU has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.09%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $17,516. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.94%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $32,406.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,516 | $32,406 |
| In 2 Years | $18,232 | $33,682 |
| In 3 Years | $18,978 | $35,008 |
| In 4 Years | $19,754 | $36,387 |
| In 5 Years | $20,562 | $37,820 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $137,483, compared with about $74,480 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Christopher Newport University, go to the Christopher Newport University Financial Aid page.
