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CNU Housing Costs

How Much Does it Cost to Stay at CNU ?

Are you aware of how much it will cost you to stay on campus? Investigate how much extra living fees are at Christopher Newport University .

On this page you will find:

• Outline of Housing Costs
• Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
• Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
• Housing Costs Comparison
• References

CNU Room and Board Expenses CNU prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for an average student was $7,238 in 2021, and the cost of an average meal plan was $4,522.

Discover Christopher Newport University housing expenses for both on-campus and off-campus, and dining plans in addition to other charges in the the next table.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$11,760	$12,424
— Housing	$7,238
— Meals	$4,522
Other Living Expenses	$3,792	$4,348
Books and Supplies	$1,320	$1,320
Total	$16,872	$18,092

Forecasted Total of $69,316 in Living Costs Over 4 Years

There has been an average 0.9% cost change annually for the past five years in CNU room & board costs, compared to a nationwide average change of 2.4%. If present trends go on, 2022 incoming first year students will pay about $17,052 in housing, meals and other expenses in the first year of college. Those students will likely end up having to pay approximately $17,235 for their 2nd year, and $17,607 for their 4th year.

Over the duration of acquiring your degree the sum will be approximately $69,316 for a four-year stay or $34,288 for two years.

* estimated

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Details on Campus Living Arrangements

Are you wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? If you are a first-time full-time student, some schools may require it. See the table below to find out whether CNU does or not, as well as the on-campus housing capacity.

Question	Answer
Are Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?	No
On-Campus Housing Capacity	3,812

Campus Costs are Above Average

CNU on-campus living expenses cost students $16,872, which is above the national average of $15,282.

Related Schools

If you’re considering Christopher Newport University, here are some more schools you may be interested in knowing more about.

• Salisbury University
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• University of New Orleans
• University of North Carolina at Asheville
• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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• Christopher Newport University vs. Salisbury University
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• Christopher Newport University vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville
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References

• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

• National Center for Education Statistics

• Image Credit: By Tony Alter under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.