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Chowan University

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Rural · 603 students
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$14,086
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
29%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$38,412
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Chowan University, a historic Christian institution in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, is best known for providing a supportive, faith-based education with premier academic programs in criminal justice, business administration, and education. The student experience is defined by a highly diverse, close-knit campus community where undergraduates actively engage in NCAA Division II athletics, student ministries, and collaborative service projects. What truly sets Chowan apart is its distinctive commitment to individualized mentorship—facilitated by a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio—alongside practical career-preparation initiatives that ensure graduates are equipped for both professional success and purposeful living.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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 · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,726
$30–48k
$10,950
$48–75k
$14,549
$75–110k
$14,565
$110k+
$19,713
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
29%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
19%
Back for yr 2
71%
Transferred
38%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
27% graduated · 40% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
18

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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%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
9%
Black
48%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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