Chowan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,518
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, Chowan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Chowan University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Chowan University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Chowan University is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in North Carolina is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Chowan University is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Chowan University is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chowan University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,880

Cost of attendance at Chowan University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,880

Cost of attendance at Chowan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Chowan University received on average $20,456 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,456

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	163	68%	$5,241	$854,341
Other Federal Grant	164	69%	$5,801	$951,403
State Grant/Scholarships	110	46%	$6,479	$712,651
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	238	100%	$13,464	$3,204,442
Total Grant & Scholarships	238	100%	$20,456	$4,868,496

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chowan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chowan University students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.5%.

28.6%

African American 27.1% 112 students
white 30.0% 21 students
hispanic 37.0% 10 students
International Students 88.9% 8 students
Mixed Race 23.1% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Chowan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chowan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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