Description

Chowan University is a Baptist university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, that offers educational opportunities to students with an average academic background. Chowan University’s academics include traditional liberal arts programs, professional degrees and less common specialized majors.

Chowan University’s more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs include professional fields like:

  • Alcohol/Drug Studies Psychology
  • Computer Information Services
  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Imaging Technology

Students may also major in creative and liberal arts fields, such as:

  • American Studies
  • Art
  • Drama
  • Literature
  • Music Education
  • Religion

Chowan University also offers specialized degrees in less commonly seen fields like:

  • Pre-Art Therapy
  • Print Management
  • Public History
  • Sports Science

College life activities allow students to explore artistic interests through performing arts and creative writing groups. There are also recreational organizations, volunteer service projects and campus ministry activities.

Since Chowan is committed to educating average students, they generally require a GPA of between 2.5 and 3.25. Applicants also need to submit ACT or SAT scores, transcripts and a list of community service, extracurricular and church activities.

Chowan University offers different types of scholarships, including performing arts scholarships and scholarships for students who have a strong record of community service. Additional types of financial aid include federal loans and grants.

Quick Facts about Chowan University

Location

Southeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Southern Baptist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Braves

Website

www.chowan.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Highly Selective

In-State Tuition

$20,700

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,700

Retention Rate

53%

Enrollment

938

Year Established

1848

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave Chowan University 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2015

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

Chowan University is a great school. Its not as diverse as it seems to be. I love how its a small private college though. The people there are so friendly & there hostility is wonderful. I would recommend any students to come to Chowan University.

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
897
Freshman Class
596
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
938

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
96%
Graduate
4%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Gender of Students

Women
50%
Men
50%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
53%
Caucasian
36%
Latino
2%
Other
9%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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