Chowan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5722 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1601 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1517 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #46 of 65 | In North Carolina |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 638
- Graduates
- 70
- Male:Female Ratio
- 60:40
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- chowan.edu
Chowan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Chowan University has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 68% | 77% |
| Applicants | 2,360 | 1,182 | 1,178 |
| Admissions | 1,708 | 803 | 905 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 161 | 109 | 52 |
366 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
75 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
10 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1145
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Chowan University are 880-1145 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 358 (51%) |
|---|---|
| White | 196 (28%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 41 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 30 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Chowan University is $15,845 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,377 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,289 |
| $48-75K | $18,449 |
| $75-110K | $17,407 |
| $110K+ | $22,454 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,110 | $8,730 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,110 | $8,730 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,110 | $8,730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,518 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,710 |
Chowan University majors
Chowan University has granted 154 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 41 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Chowan University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | 8 | |
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 154 | 41 |
Chowan University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 20% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Chowan University has published 117 scientific papers with 1,145 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Medicine, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 | 6 |
| 2008 | 1 | 10 |
| 2009 | 6 | 16 |
| 2010 | 4 | 8 |
| 2011 | 2 | 15 |
| 2012 | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | 7 | 35 |
| 2014 | 4 | 41 |
| 2015 | 6 | 42 |
| 2016 | 2 | 69 |
| 2017 | 3 | 71 |
| 2018 | 11 | 80 |
| 2019 | 6 | 70 |
| 2020 | 5 | 148 |
| 2021 | 3 | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | 135 |
| 2023 | 4 | 96 |
| 2024 | 3 | 124 |
Notable alumni
-
Nate McMillan
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Nathaniel McMillan is an American basketball coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He coached the Seattle SuperSonics from 2000 to 2005, the Portland Trail Blazers from 2005 to 2012, and the Indiana Pacers from 2016 to 2020. Nate served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks in 2021, before becoming the head coach from 2021 to 2023. He spent his entire 12-year NBA playing career with the SuperSonics, then served as an assistant coach for one-and-a-half years and as head coach for almost five years. His long tenure as a player and coach in Seattle earned him the nickname "Mr. Sonic".
General info
| Alternative names | CU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1848 |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
| Colors | chowan blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 141 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Place Murfreesboro, North Carolina, 27855 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 2523986500 |