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Chowan University Teaching Programs

Chowan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Murfreesboro, NC. A Remote Rural Location provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Chowan University?

Get in touch with Chowan University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Phone:	2523986500
Website:	www.chowan.edu/
Admissions:	www.chowan.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.chowan.edu/admissions/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Chowan University?

You can apply to Chowan University online at: https://www.chowan.edu/admissions/apply

Chowan University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Chowan University

Here’s what Chowan University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Chowan University?

Chowan University admits 69%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Chowan University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	961	625	65%
Women	1,145	835	73%

Can I Afford Chowan University?

The average net price after aid at Chowan University is $16,189. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$27,910
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,910
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$27,910
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,910

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Chowan University receive some form of financial aid (161 students).

Approximately 96% of students at Chowan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,426 per student.

57% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,703.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Chowan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,380 per year.

Chowan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 118 students enrolled at Chowan University. Chowan University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 638 undergraduate students at Chowan University, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chowan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	308
Hispanic	56
White	181
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	57

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Chowan University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	80
Virginia	42
Florida	22
Georgia	6
Maryland	4

Additionally, approximately 9.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Chowan University Graduate Student Diversity

70 of Chowan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Chowan University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Chowan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	47
Hispanic	0
White	15
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	2

Online Learning at Chowan University

Chowan University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

172 undergraduate students at Chowan University took at least one online class — of those, 24 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 5 students took at least one online class and 67 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Chowan University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Chowan University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	11	21	—	32
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Chowan University

Chowan University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Chowan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.