by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Christopher Newport University, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Attendance costs at Christopher Newport University fell between $32,242.00 through $46,592.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: about $32,242.00 in-state compared with $46,592.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $16,828.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,414.00 |
| Total cost | $32,242.00 |
| That is 67% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,242.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,751.00 |
| Net price | $21,491.00 |
| That is 12% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $32,242.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$21,305.00 |
| Net price | $10,937.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $31,178.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,414.00 |
| Total cost | $46,592.00 |
| That is 142% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $46,592.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,751.00 |
| Net price | $35,841.00 |
| That is 86% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $46,592.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$21,305.00 |
| Net price | $25,287.00 |
| That is 31% above the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees and room and board. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at about 3.9% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $11,368.00 | $22,338.00 | $33,512.00 |
| Senior year | $12,765.00 | $25,083.00 | $37,630.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $48,229.00 | $94,770.00 | $142,179.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,374.00 | $36,104.00 | $54,165.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $555.00 | $1,091.00 | $1,636.00 |
| Total amount paid | $66,603.00 | $130,874.00 | $196,344.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $11,368.00 | $22,338.00 | $33,512.00 |
| Senior year | $11,816.00 | $23,217.00 | $34,832.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $23,183.00 | $45,555.00 | $68,344.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,832.00 | $17,355.00 | $26,037.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $267.00 | $524.00 | $787.00 |
| Total amount paid | $32,016.00 | $62,910.00 | $94,381.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $26,283.00 | $37,253.00 | $48,427.00 |
| Senior year | $29,513.00 | $41,831.00 | $54,379.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $111,509.00 | $158,050.00 | $205,459.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $42,481.00 | $60,211.00 | $78,272.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,283.00 | $1,819.00 | $2,364.00 |
| Total amount paid | $153,990.00 | $218,261.00 | $283,731.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $26,283.00 | $37,253.00 | $48,427.00 |
| Senior year | $27,318.00 | $38,720.00 | $50,335.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $53,602.00 | $75,973.00 | $98,762.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,420.00 | $28,943.00 | $37,625.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $617.00 | $874.00 | $1,137.00 |
| Total amount paid | $74,022.00 | $104,916.00 | $136,387.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $23,015.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $22,197.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,652.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $11,509.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,030.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $24,931.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,024.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Christopher Newport University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Christopher Newport University stands at $19,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $9,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $30,820.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $20,000.00 |
| Middle income | $21,230.00 |
| High income | $19,500.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $500.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $20,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
First-generation graduates from Christopher Newport University leave with $1,000.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Christopher Newport University comes to $2,000.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Christopher Newport University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 2.7% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Christopher Newport University amount to $227,013,394.00 distributed across 12,982 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 197 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $13,915.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 1 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,758.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Christopher Newport University, the questions below are worth your time:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.