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General Contact
- School Code: 370600
- Phone: (434) 832-7600
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.89%FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Christopher Newport University prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Christopher Newport University (CNU)
3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA
CNU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Newport News, VA, which is a predominantly urban area. Approximately 4,900 students are enrolled yearly at CNU.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Communications And Journalism
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to CNU. A score within the range of 1040 - 1240 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. Additional information on admissions can be found by calling CNU or by completing the form on this page today.
Tuition & fees at CNU vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The CNU "Captains" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the CNU website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CNU offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 81 |
Female | 94 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 9 |
Black | 7 |
Hispanic | 10 |
White | 129 |
Multiple Races | 8 |
Unknown | 12 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Business Administration program at CNU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Chief Executives
Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lynchburg, VA
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $87.03
- Average Annual Salary: $181020
General and Operations Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lynchburg, VA
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $47.64
- Average Annual Salary: $99080
Sales Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lynchburg, VA
- Total Employment: 230
- Average Hourly Rate: $55.46
- Average Annual Salary: $115360
Administrative Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Lynchburg, VA
- Total Employment: 80
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.72
- Average Annual Salary: $95100
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Christopher Newport University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Christopher Newport University may offer services including:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Christopher Newport University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Capital Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Capital Athletic Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New Jersey Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Sailing