Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Chowan University, located in the small town of Murfreesboro in northeastern North Carolina, is a private Baptist institution established in 1848. The 300-acre campus features Georgian-style architecture and maintains its historic character while housing modern academic and residential facilities. Originally founded as a women's college called Chowan Baptist Female Institute, the university now operates as a coeducational institution offering undergraduate programs with particular emphasis in business, education, graphic communications, and sport science. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Hawks, participating in the Conference Carolinas, and provides traditional dormitory-style housing for its residential student population.
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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Chowan University is rated within the lower 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1085 |
| ACT | 17/25 |
| GPA | 2.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,690 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,220 |
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% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198303 IPEDS survey data for Chowan University.
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Last updated February 24, 2024