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Chowan University

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Rural · 603 students
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$14,086
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
29%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$38,412
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Chowan University is a private, Christian liberal arts institution in rural Murfreesboro, North Carolina, known for offering accessible, career-focused degree programs with particular strengths in criminal justice, graphic design, business administration, and education. Rooted in its faith-informed mission, the university fosters a close-knit and supportive campus culture shaped by small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentorship, and an active NCAA Division II athletic community. A distinctive feature of Chowan is its emphasis on individualized academic support and hands-on learning, providing experiential opportunities through specialized programs like its historically renowned graphic communications department.

Wikipedia:Chowan University is a private Christian university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, United States. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 70 academic disciplines and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Location
Murfreesboro, NC, 27855 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
68 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$27,910
Housing & food (on campus)$10,734
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,027
Average net price$14,086
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,910
Housing & food (on campus)$10,734
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$39,027
Average net price$14,086
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,726
$30–48k
$10,950
$48–75k
$14,549
$75–110k
$14,565
$110k+
$19,713
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,289
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
29%
Within 4 yrs
19%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
38%
Pell students: 27.7% · others: 37.6% 
8 yrs after starting
27% graduated · 40% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$30,096
10 yrs after entry$38,412
Debt
Median at graduation$29,491
Monthly payment$313
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$45,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
18
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 65.0% · women 72.9% 
Yield: 12.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 60%Women 40%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
57%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$25,410
Independent
11%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
4%
Where first-years come from
In state (NC)
44.4%
Out of state
48.9%
International
6.7%

Most out-of-state first-years from: VA 42 · FL 22 · GA 6 · MD 4 · MA 2

Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
9%
Black
48%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$30,096
After 10 yrs
$38,412
Psychology, General29
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Criminal Justice and Corrections12
Business/Commerce, General12
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management11
Business Administration, Management and Operations11
Biology, General10
Music9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8
Design and Applied Arts8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
English Language and Literature, General4
History3
Graphic Communications2
Social Sciences, General2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$32M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,034/mo
Teaching spend
$6,985
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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