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Chowan University

Chowan University is a small, private institution located in Murfreesboro, nc. Founded in 1848, Chowan University offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 2
638 undergraduates
cost $27,110 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Chowan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 72.4%
SAT score average 970
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.89
Application fee $20
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Chowan University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $27,110
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,710
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,560
Cost of attendance* $39,580
Average financial aid package $21,418
Estimated cost $18,162 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,110
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,710
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,560
Cost of attendance* $39,580
Average financial aid package $21,418
Estimated cost $18,162 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Chowan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 638, with gender binary students split 62% male and 38% female.

Total enrollment

708

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
28%
African American %
51%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Chowan University, students love their Honors Societies. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855
phone 2523986500
address https://www.chowan.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Honors societies

Rotaract

Campus ministry

Psychology club

Science club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Chowan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Chowan University?

Chowan University is located in Murfreesboro, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Chowan University? 

The acceptance rate for Chowan University is 72%.

What’s the average GPA for Chowan University?

The average high school GPA for Chowan University students was 2.89.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Chowan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Chowan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $158,320.

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