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Chowan University

#693 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • C-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Murfreesboro, NC
  • 656 reviews
C-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    C
  2. Value
    C
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    D+
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    D+
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C-
  12. Safety
    C-
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Chowan is a private, Christian university located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,468 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Chowan acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Psychology. Graduating 23% of students, Chowan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,800.
About Chowan University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Address
One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Website
chowan.edu

Chowan University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
720-895
ACT Range
14-17
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$16,717/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $15,260/ year
  • $30-48k
    $15,939/ year
  • $49-75k
    $19,676/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,155/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,832/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
70%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.54 responses
55%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.53 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.52 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    48 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    25 Graduates
  • Psychology
    24 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    18 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    17 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    16 Graduates
  • Biology
    11 Graduates
  • English
    8 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    8 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    5 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,468Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
78%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
Report
  • Open
    71%
  • Vehement
    21%
  • Lazy
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.60 responses
Poll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.71 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 36 responses
Report
  • Fun at times
    31%
  • Active
    19%
  • Dull
    14%
  • Active
    11%
  • Fun, safe environment
    11%
  • Boring
    8%
  • Homey
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
23%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
72%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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It's great, professors really focus on making sure the students understand. Though the town is small student life plans so many fun activities and sporting events are always great!
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My experience at Chowan University overall is a great way to start my college career at. The way that the professors educate students here shows that they genuinely care about students future. The school activities are sometimes creative. This school has a lot of nice places to study and relax at on campus. They also provide free tutoring which is a great resource for first year students. The class room sizes are very manageable to learn in, they're are typically no more than thirty five students in a class room. I suggest that you apply to Chowan University if you would like to fulfill your college career in a small urban environment.
I absolutely love this university. Everyone from the President of the University to the cafeteria staff makes you feel like you're part of something bigger. The staff and the students on this campus truly want to make a difference in the world. Personally, I am inspired every single day to become a better person and a harder worker by everyone on this campus. Chowan University is more than just a solid education, it is a family.