Chowan University

Murfreesboro, NC · Rural (remote)

Private nonprofitBaccalaureate college – diverse fieldsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
68.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$14,086
Sticker price $39,027
Graduation rate
30%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$38,412
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
68.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
2,360
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,708
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
161
Yield (admitted who enroll)
9.4%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
77%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
68%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
6% / 0%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$13,726
Family income $30–48k$10,950
Family income $48–75k$14,549
Family income $75–110k$14,565
Family income $110k+$19,713
Full sticker price (per year)
$39,027
Tuition & fees – in-state
$27,910
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$27,910
Median debt at graduation
$29,491
Students with federal loans
57%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
30%
Freshmen who return for year 2
71%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$29,792
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$38,412

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
603
Graduate students
72
Student-to-faculty ratio
15 : 1
Women
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
57%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

Black48%
White28%
International9.0%
Hispanic8.8%
Two or more4.8%
Asian0.3%
Pacific Islander0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing27%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness23%
Psychology13%
Visual & Performing Arts8.3%
Liberal Arts & General Studies6.8%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement6.8%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences5.3%
Education3.8%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Thomas
Rosemary
Main phone
(252) 398-6500
Address
One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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