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
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
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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