Chowan University is a private, historic, historically Black university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Founded in 1848, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state. Chowan has a long and proud history of academic excellence and student achievement. With over 20 undergraduate and 5 graduate degree programs, Chowan has something for everyone. Chowan serves a diverse student body from the United States and beyond and strives to provide a personalized educational experience for each student. The university also provides a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations to enhance the educational experience. With an emphasis on community service and hands-on learning, Chowan provides students with the tools they need to excel in their academic and future careers.
- Address: One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 00002-7855
- Phone: (252) 398-6500
- Website: https://www.chowan.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,100
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $20
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $25,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $9,600 |
| Other | $1,690 |
| Total Cost | $38,170 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 67%
- SAT Range: 790 – 1000
- ACT Range: 14 – 17
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 98%
- Part-time: 2%
Student Gender
- Male: 55%
- Female: 45%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 58%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 18%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 14%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 98%
- 25 and Over: 2%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 47%
- Out-of-State: 53%
- Unknown: 0%