Chowan University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Murfreesboro, NC that costs an average of $19,783 a year after financial aid, admits 69% of applicants and graduates 27% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,783
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
27%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,371

Private nonprofitRural (remote)603 undergraduates

Cost of Chowan University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$43,200
Tuition and fees, in-state$28,110
Housing and food (on campus)$10,444
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$19,783

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,469
$30,001–48,000$17,511
$48,001–75,000$20,243
$75,001–110,000$19,979
$110,001+$25,798

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Chowan University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate69%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate27%
First-year retention71%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$34,706
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,371
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)49th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants60%
Students with federal loans70%

Majors and programs at Chowan University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Psychology41$32,018$31,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections32$31,155$29,701
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness46$31,040$27,000
Biology16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations20——
Business/Commerce26—$27,000
Communication and Media Studies———
Design and Applied Arts18——
English Language and Literature4——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
Graphic Communications3——
History5——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities25—$31,000
Mathematics2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music13——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management24—$30,412
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Social Sciences4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology———
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Graphic Communications———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management———
Psychology———
Social Sciences———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations51—$21,043
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33—$24,422
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest$8,50075%—
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William Peace UniversityRaleigh$23,00294%$47,869
Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa$23,31971%$39,685
Greensboro CollegeGreensboro$18,18770%$50,121
Montreat CollegeMontreat$25,09569%$53,114
Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem$12,35140%$37,560
Brevard CollegeBrevard$25,61742%$49,182

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About Chowan University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMurfreesboro, NC
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates603
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitechowan.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Chowan University's acceptance rate?

Chowan University admits 69% of applicants.

How much does Chowan University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $43,200 a year (tuition and fees: $28,110). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,783 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,469.

How much do Chowan University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,371 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 49th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is psychology ($32,018 a year after graduation).

What is Chowan University's graduation rate?

27% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.