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Christopher Newport University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top institutions, earning a spot on Money magazine's 2024 Best Colleges list. The selection reinforces Christopher Newport’s reputation as a top choice for students seeking a high-quality education at an affordable price.
Money magazine’s list focuses on three key areas:
- Affordability
- Quality of education
- Outcomes after graduation
Affordability
Christopher Newport was recognized for its commitment to making higher education accessible to all students through financial aid, scholarships, and efforts to keep tuition manageable. This means students can achieve their academic goals without excessive debt.
Quality of education
Christopher Newport’s educational quality was acknowledged because of its strong graduation rates, low student-to-faculty ratio, and rigorous academic programs. The dedicated faculty provide personalized attention and mentorship that fosters intellectual and personal growth. Students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields.
Outcomes after graduation
Christopher Newport’s graduates are shown to succeed in their chosen fields, according to Money’s selection process. Hands-on learning, internships, and leadership opportunities prepare students to jump into their careers with confidence. Graduates earn competitive salaries, making the investment in their education well worth it.
The magazine examined data from 2,400 four-year private, nonprofit and public colleges to make its selection. This latest accolade from Money continues Christopher Newport’s trend of being recognized as anchored in excellence. U.S. News & World Report ranked Christopher Newport as third in 2024 among public regional universities in the South and seventh among all regional universities in the South. CNU is the No. 1 regional public university in Virginia.
The university also appears on the following lists:
- Best Value Schools
- Top Performers on Social Mobility
- Best Undergraduate Business Programs
- Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs
And Princeton Review ranked Christopher Newport as one of the nation’s best 389 colleges, one of the best in the Southeast and one of the nation’s best values. It is also ranked among the nation’s top 10 universities in these categories:
- Making an Impact, Public (#9)
- Internships, Public (#7)