Christopher Newport University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1654 United States of America #386

Campus of Christopher Newport University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1961
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 4,868 students
Faculty: 1 183
Website: http://www.cnu.edu/

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Christopher Newport University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1961. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 4,868 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1654 · Ranked	69,68

Research Output via OpenAlex

211

h-index

216,300

Citations

3,624

Publications

2,218

i10-index

10,66

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Newport University's global ranking?

Christopher Newport University is ranked #1,654 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #386 position.

When was Christopher Newport University founded?

Christopher Newport University was founded in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Christopher Newport University?

Christopher Newport University has a student body of approximately 4,868 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Christopher Newport University's research output?

Christopher Newport University has produced 3,624 research publications with 216,300 total citations and an h-index of 211, according to OpenAlex data.