Christopher Newport University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Christopher Newport University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.7%(3,365)
Hispanic
7.9%(360)
African American
8.1%(369)
Asian
4.0%(185)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
5.1%(231)
Unknown
1.1%(50)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment4,703
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Christopher Newport University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Christopher Newport University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.5%(2,132)
Women
53.5%(2,454)

Gender Statistics

Men2,132

45% of total enrollment

Women2,454

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Christopher Newport University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(13)
18-19
44.9%(1,979)
20-21
43.2%(1,906)
22-24
10.3%(456)
25+
1.2%(53)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
5.2%(5)
22-24
86.5%(83)
25+
8.3%(8)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

2%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Christopher Newport University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.9%(1,079)
Out-of-State
7.1%(82)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1,079

93% of student body

Out-of-State82

7% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age