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Chowan University

#744 in US ranking Murfreesboro, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$43,200
Tuition & fees
$28,110
Avg. aid
$22,426
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
Avg. SAT
978
Avg. ACT
18

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$32,623
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Chowan University?

Homecoming is a recurring Chowan gathering centered on bringing students and alumni together around campus activities. The university has also listed a Health Fair and Relay For Life among its campus events.

These events serve different purposes: Homecoming connects current and former students, a health fair focuses on wellness information, and Relay For Life is associated with cancer-awareness and fundraising efforts. Dates, organizers, and specific activities can vary by year, so students should use the current university events calendar rather than assume that a past schedule or event format will repeat unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Chowan University?

Chowan provides university-operated housing for undergraduates, and most students live on campus. Residence halls have high-speed internet access, but the availability of housing should not be confused with a guaranteed assignment or a choice of a particular room.

Before accepting a place, students should review the current housing agreement for eligibility, application steps, deadlines, roommate and room-selection procedures, and any rules that apply to first-year students. They should also compare meal-plan options and confirm which dining locations and hours operate during weekends and academic breaks. Commuters and students considering off-campus housing need to weigh transportation and meal arrangements separately from the university's published residential charges.

Chowan University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

35

Chowan University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
89%
Campus size
300 acres

Chowan University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Chowan University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Whitaker Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Chowan University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Chowan University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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