Overview
Student Population
| Location | Murfreesboro, North Carolina |
| Online | chowan.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, Chowan University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,549 prospective students applied, and 1,717 were granted admission. Of those admitted 238 enrolled in the school. 1,081 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 19 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $25,880 plus fees of $0. Chowan University is ranked 902 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Chowan University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
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Ratings
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Chowan University is rated within the lower 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Chowan University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#902 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#500 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#18 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#34 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 790/1000 |
| ACT | 14/17 |
| GPA | 2.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,690 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,170 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 13% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 12% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Business | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198303 IPEDS survey data for Chowan University.
Current students may use the Chowan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.