Chowan University Admission Requirements

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Chowan University Admission Overview

Chowan University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Chowan University admitted 68.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.89 GPA (B). Chowan University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Chowan University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Chowan University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

68.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Chowan University acceptance rate is 68.8%. Last year, 1,461 of 2,124 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Chowan University and can you get accepted?

Chowan University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Chowan University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Chowan University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.89

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.89

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Chowan University typically have around a 2.89 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Chowan University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #45 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Chowan University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	12.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	17.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	8.0%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	10.0%	Avg +
2.50 to 2.99	20.0%	Avg -
2.00 to 2.49	25.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	8.0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Chowan University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

880-1145

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 485
Math 395
Composite 880

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 585
Math 560
Composite 1145

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Chowan University typically score around a 1010 SAT (middle 50% 880–1145) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 41st percentile nationally. Chowan University ranks #39 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 880 to 1145

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1010 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Chowan University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,145	961	2,124
Accepted	835	625	1,461
Acceptance Rate	73%	65%	69%
Enrolled	81	99	180
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	16%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Chowan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Chowan University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Chowan University is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Chowan University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Chowan University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 68.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.89 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025