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Chowan University

#557 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Murfreesboro, NC
  • 667 reviews
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    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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 1,440 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Chowan acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Psychology. Graduating 26% of students, Chowan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,700.
    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
    60%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    780- 960
    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
    $17,424/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,253/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    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
    56%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.57 responses
    59%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.56 responses

    Majors

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

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,440Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    58
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    81%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 38 responses
    Report
    • Open
      63%
    • Vehement
      18%
    • Lazy
      11%
    • Diverse
      5%
    • Outgoing
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    94%
    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.64 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.75 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 40 responses
    Report
    • Fun at times
      28%
    • Active
      20%
    • Dull
      15%
    • Active
      10%
    • Fun, safe environment
      10%
    • Boring
      8%
    • Homey
      8%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $34,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    26%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    72%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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    My experience at Chowan University has been amazing! Coming from a small town, much like Murfreesboro I really felt like I was at home. Chowan is my home away from home and everyone on campus as well as the community welcomed me with open arms. Chowan is a small and diverse university, and I have developed so many new found relationships with the students as well as the staff!
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    I went to Chowan University about 1,500 miles from my home with little expectation. I just wanted to play lacrosse and they had started a team. The town is pretty small in Murfreesboro, NC a town of I believe 3,000 but I think the university makes up most of that number. With less than 10 places in town to eat including two on campus dining halls, I would say a car is definitely necessary. Now, the best thing about Chowan is the people. College will be what you make it, so will night life. But, Chowan has some of the best and truly nicest people you will ever meet. These are those lifelong relationships people tell you about from faculty to staff, students and everyone in between. You can find your people here at Chowan.
    What I like about Chowan University is the staff. In college, it is hard to find staff and faculty who care about you, let alone remember who you are. I was always greeted by staff and Chowan always made me feel welcomed. I learned chowan would do a lot for their students, though there are some staff members in specific who choose not to help. In the area, I would like to see more things for students to do, there are barely any places to eat. I wish the students had more ways to have fun, rather than no events happening on campus that would actually be enjoyable.