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Chowan University

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Rural · 603 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
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
Cost
Cost of attendance
$39,027
Avg net price
$14,086
Room & board
$10,734
Tuition
$27,910
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,726
$30–48k
$10,950
$48–75k
$14,549
$75–110k
$14,565
$110k+
$19,713
Admissions
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
18

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Essay Requirements

Chowan University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
4-yr on-time completion
19%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
27%
Transferred
40%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,096
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,412
Median debt
$29,491
Monthly loan payment
$313
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,000
Student Body
Men 60%Women 40%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
57%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$25,410
Independent students
11%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
9%
Black
48%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,096
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$32M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,034/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,985
Federal loan rate
57%

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