Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Chowan University

Chowan University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Murfreesboro, NC, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 603 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,412.

69%

Acceptance

$14,086

Net price

603

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

69%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,086

Average net price

$27,910

In-state tuition

$27,910

Out-of-state tuition

$10,734

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$39,027

Total cost of attendance

57%

Students receiving Pell grants

57%

Students with federal loans

$29,491

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,726

$30–48K

$10,950

$48–75K

$14,549

$75–110K

$14,565

$110K+

$19,713

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business27.1%

Parks & Recreation22.6%

Psychology12.8%

Visual & Performing Arts8.3%

Humanities6.8%

Criminal Justice6.8%

Biology5.3%

Education3.8%

Social Sciences1.5%

Multidisciplinary1.5%

After Graduation

$38,412

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,096

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

71%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,985

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

603

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

40% women

60% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

48%

White

28%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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