Chowan University - Admission Requirements, SAT and ACT Scores, GPA and chance of acceptance

Acceptance Rate

60%

Admission Difficulty for Chowan University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

Can I get into Chowan University? The school has a 60% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,629 out of 4,379 applicants were admitted making Chowan University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 85 percent. Chowan University typically accepts and attracts "C+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the lower half of their high school class.

SAT Requirements

SAT Range

860-1040

Applicants Submitting SAT

71%

SAT Scores for Chowan University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	430
SAT Math 25th	430
SAT Composite 25th	860

SAT Scores for Chowan University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	530
SAT Math 75th	510
SAT Composite 75th	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Chowan University?

Chowan University typically requires applicants to be in the top 83 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 770. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 950 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 71 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Chowan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1040 and Above	Good	>72%
950 to 1040	Avg +	60%-72%
860 to 950	Avg -	47%-60%
770 to 860	Reach	34%-47%
Less than 770	Low	<34%

ACT Requirements

ACT Range

14-17

Applicants Submitting ACT

44%

ACT Scores for Chowan University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	11
ACT Math 25th	15
ACT Composite 25th	14

ACT Scores for Chowan University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	16
ACT Math 75th	17
ACT Composite 75th	17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Chowan University?

Admission data indicates that Chowan University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 14 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 87 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 12 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 16 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 17 and above have very competitive chances. 44 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Chowan University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2017 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Chowan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
17 and Above	Good	>75%
15 to 17	Avg +	60%-75%
14 to 15	Avg -	51%-60%
13 to 14	Reach	43%-51%
Less than 13	Low	<43%

Estimated GPA Requirements

Avg. High School GPA

2.64

Typical High School Grades

C+

You can get into Chowan University with below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Chowan University was 2.64 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily C+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Chowan University accepts 60% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Chowan University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Admission Chances
3.75+	4%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	5%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	6%	Good
3.00 to 3.25	12%	Good
2.75 to 3.00	27%	Avg +
2.50 to 2.75	36%	Avg -
2.25 to 2.50	10%	Reach
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

61% of Chowan University freshman were in the bottom half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Chowan University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	3%
Top 25% of class	11%
Top 50% of class	39%
Bottom 50% of class	61%
Bottom 25% of class	24%