Christopher Newport University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
22
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
74.2%(3,289)
Hispanic
7.6%(338)
African American
8.0%(356)
Asian
4.0%(179)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
5.1%(224)
Unknown
0.9%(39)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment4,559
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%(2,067)
Women
53.5%(2,382)

Gender Statistics

Men2,067

45% of total enrollment

Women2,382

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Christopher Newport University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% 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
43.1%(1,919)
20-21
45.7%(2,033)
22-24
9.7%(432)
25+
1.2%(52)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
6.4%(7)
22-24
82.7%(91)
25+
10.9%(12)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

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 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.5%(1,062)
Out-of-State
8.4%(98)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1,062

91% of student body

Out-of-State98

8% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

22 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