Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · Private
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Chowan University admitted 68.8% of applicants university-wide (1,461 of 2,124).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 68.8% | 1,461 | 2,124 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 840 | 1,400 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 60 | 100 |
| Men | 65.0% | 625 | 961 |
| Women | 72.9% | 835 | 1,145 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,461 admitted students, 180 enrolled (12.3% yield).
Chowan University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Chowan University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $44,344/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,910 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,434 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $44,344/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,726 |
| $30k–48k | $10,950 |
| $48k–75k | $14,549 |
| $75k–110k | $14,565 |
| Over $110k | $19,713 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Chowan Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Chowan Scholar — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Chowan Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Chowan Scholar — Full tuition, room, board, and fees (Full Tuition)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
Chowan University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, CLT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT, CLT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Chowan University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Chowan University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $38,412
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 29.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $29,491
- At graduation
Chowan University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Chowan University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (27%), Psychology (13%), Visual & performing arts (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 52% of class sections have under 20 students.
Chowan University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.