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Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Private nonprofit · Remote rural · Website

Chowan University campus
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Admission rate
69%
Accessible
Average net price
$19,783
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings
$41,371
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Chowan University is a private nonprofit college in Murfreesboro, NC with 603 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $19,783 per year ($18,469 for families earning under $30,000). 27% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $41,371 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
69%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,360
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,708
Fall 2023
Yield
9%
of admitted students enrolled

What Chowan University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$43,200
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$28,110

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,469
  • $30–48k$17,511
  • $48–75k$20,243
  • $75–110k$19,979
  • $110k+$25,798

Get a personal estimate with Chowan University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
27%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$41,371
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
603
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
60%
  • White28%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black48%
  • Asian0%

Chowan University FAQ

What is Chowan University's acceptance rate?+

Chowan University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Chowan University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Chowan University?+

In Fall 2023, 2,360 students applied to Chowan University and 1,708 were admitted; 161 enrolled.

Does Chowan University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Chowan University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Chowan University require an essay?+

Chowan University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Chowan University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $43,200 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,783.

What is Chowan University's graduation rate?+

27% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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