Overview

Chowan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Murfreesboro, NC, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC  27855
United States

Contact Mrs. Anna Parker
Associate Director of Admissions Data and Operations
Email: apeure@chowan.edu
Phone: 252-398-6371
Fax: 252-398-1190

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic And Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Graphic Communications, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,899

Applied

1,445

Accepted

920

Enrolled

Female Admissions

968

Females Applied

741

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

931

Males Applied

704

Males Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

2.89

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

25,880

Private

Fees

9,650

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

21,418

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,216

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,506

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,076

Avg. Loan Aid

9,949

Avg. Grant Aid

20,640

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

920

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

50%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.8%
Black or African American	56.85%
White or Caucasian	20.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.3%
Asian	0.22%
Two or more races	1.63%
Other	11.52%

Gender

Male (57.72%)

Female (42.28%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	89%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Relay For Life, Homecoming and Health Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Honors Societies, Rotaract, Campus Ministry, Psychology Club and Science Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling		Division 2	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 2	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

78

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 43

Part-time - 35

Male - 44

Female - 34