Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC

Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$28,670

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
585
25th
485
75th
560
25th
395

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

62%

male

38%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,708
Declined 652
Total Received 2,360
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Enrollment

638

undergraduate students

70

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1848, Chowan University is a private Baptist liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in education and the humanities. It is located on a 300-acre campus in Murfreesboro, Virginia—60 miles from Norfolk.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 708
Established in 1848
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Media

400-acre campus in Murfreesboro (population: 2,963), 60 miles from Norfolk. Major airport serves Norfolk; bus serves Ahoskie (15 miles); train serves Roanoke Rapids (30 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Chowan University
1 University Place
Murfreesboro, NC
27855

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
85%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
2%
Top 1/4
7%
Top 1/2
31%
Bottom 1/2
69%
Bottom 1/4
30%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
585
25th
485
75th
560
25th
395

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,708
Declined 652
Total Received 2,360

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

60%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,710

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $27,110
Housing & Food $9,710
Additional fees $1,560
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $39,580
Average Financial Aid - $20,710
Total with Avg. Aid $18,870

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,312,993
State $3,120,010
Institutional $5,895,831
Other external $509,025
Total $14,837,859

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $7,911,436
Other external
Total $7,911,436
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 252 398-6535
F: 252 398-6513
finaid@chowan.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, football, indoor soccer, indoor volleyball, in-line hockey, roller hockey, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), NCCAA, CIAA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes yes
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production yes
Graphic Communications, General yes
Graphic Design yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Sciences, General yes yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Psychology
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

708

total students

48%

in-state

52%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

638
students

Female
38%
245

Male
62%
393

10%

70
students

Female
46%
32

Male
54%
38

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

611
students

Female
37%
226

Male
63%
385

4%

27
students

Female
70%
19

Male
30%
8

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
49%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
28%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

66

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 16

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented Canada
France
Great Britain
Palestine
Russia
The Bahamas
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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