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Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC

Chowan University, founded in 1848, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 300-acre campus is located in Murfreesboro, 60 miles from Norfolk, VA.

Tuition & Fees

$25,480

$25,480

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
3%
500-599
25%
400-499
59%
300-399
13%
600-699
2%
500-599
21%
400-499
51%
300-399
25%
200-299
1%
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
4%
400-499
28%
300-399
60%
200-299
8%
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30-36
1%
24-29
3%
18-23
15%
12-17
52%
6-11
29%
24-29
4%
18-23
20%
12-17
74%
6-11
2%
24-29
6%
18-23
20%
12-17
73%
6-11
1%
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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

1

teacher

16

students

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Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,973
Declined + 1,634
Total Received 3,607
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Private (nonprofit)

1,394

undergraduate students

4

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Psychology
  3. Business Administration
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Codes

SAT 5107
ACT 3084

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School Facts

Chowan University, founded in 1848, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 300-acre campus is located in Murfreesboro, 60 miles from Norfolk, VA.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,398
Established in 1848
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by •  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Murfreesboro, NC

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).

Chowan University
1 University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
85%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 15% of male students
 
4 sororities 15% of female students
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
3%
500-599
25%
400-499
59%
300-399
13%
600-699
2%
500-599
21%
400-499
51%
300-399
25%
200-299
1%
700-800
0
600-699
0
500-599
4%
400-499
28%
300-399
60%
200-299
8%
composite english math
30-36
1%
24-29
3%
18-23
15%
12-17
52%
6-11
29%
24-29
4%
18-23
20%
12-17
74%
6-11
2%
24-29
6%
18-23
20%
12-17
73%
6-11
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Selective

54%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,973
Declined + 1,634
Total Received 3,607

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Essay
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Scott Parker
Director of Admissions
P: 888 4-CHOWAN
F: 252 398-1190
enroll@chowan.edu

Financial Aid

73%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$22,553

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $25,480
Room & board $4,750
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $31,230
Average Financial Aid - $22,553
Total with Avg. Aid $8,677

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
August 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Ruth Casper
Director of Financial Aid
wommar@chowan.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
bowling
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Patrick Mashuda (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Meredith Long (women's)
Deputy Athletics Director For Athletic Communications & Operations
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), NCCAA, CIAA
Mascot
Hawks
School colors
blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology
Business
Comprehensive Science Education
Criminal Justice
Education
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Exercise Science
Fine Arts Studies
Graphic Communication
Graphic Design
Health/Physical Education
History
Humanities Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Music
Music Education
Music Industry
Psychology
Recreation/Wellness/Sport
Religion
Social Sciences
Social Studies Education
Sport Management
Studio Art
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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

1,398

total students

55%

in-state

45%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,394
students

Female
51%
716

Male
49%
678

0%

4
students

Female
50%
2

Male
50%
2

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

1,356
students

Female
51%
688

Male
49%
668

3%

38
students

Female
74%
28

Male
26%
10

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
46%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
13%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

63%

Transfer applicants accepted

65%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 16

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Scott Parker
Director of Admissions
252 398-6314
parkes@chowan.edu

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