| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Southern Baptist |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Braves |
Chowan University is a small private university of about 900 students located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. The school is affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, although it accepts students of all backgrounds. It is the second-oldest Baptist school in North Carolina. The University offers both Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in 40 academic disciplines and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Chowan was founded by Dr. Godwin Cotton Moore in 1848 as Chowan Baptist Female Institute, a four-year women's college. The McDowell Columns building, which houses the administrative offices of the college, was constructed in 1851. Between 1850-1867, the school changed names to the Chowan Female Collegiate Institute, then switched back to the Chowan Baptist Female Institute.
The school was renamed Chowan College in 1910 when it began awarding baccalaureate degrees, and began admitting male students in 1931. Financial strain from the effects of the Great Depression forced the school to become a two-year institution in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four-year status when it admitted a junior class. The school's Board of Trustees elected to officially change the name to Chowan University on April 6, 2006, and the change in status took place on September 1, 2006.
Over 50 academic programs, an honors college, study abroad, research opportunities, internships. Many of Chowan's programs are nationally accredited, and Chowan University was featured in US News and World Report.
An academic assistance program and tutoring center provide academic assistance for the entire student population. Student tutors and the academic assistance team work one-on-one with students.
The school currently boasts a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1 with the majority of that faculty holding doctorates in their perspective fields from premier institutions.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 130% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NCCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Other) Basketball (Other) Baseball (Other) Track (Other) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 14,750 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,600 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 150 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,417 | 61% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,601 | 38% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,448 | 78% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,868 | 80% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 59% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 90% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 370, Math: 390 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 490 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
