About Chowan University

Founded in 1848, Chowan University. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,525 full time undergraduate students, and 9 full time graduate students.

The Chowan University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 69 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Chowan University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate56%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range720-895
ACT Range14-17

Admissions at CU are considered Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Chowan University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
19%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
44%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
69%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
19%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
75%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
13%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
19%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
31%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
29%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
19%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
44%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
19%
“We bought the gear”
69%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
6%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
19%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
75%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
13%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
19%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
44%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
73%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    33 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    24 Students rated off-campus housing 2.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    34 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    34 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    34 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    34 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    34 Students rated local services 3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    33 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

Chowan University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Chowan University?

21 Students rated Chowan University

Ronette - 11/19/2021

I think it’s a pretty great school, very convenient for others to go if need be but the people and counselors seems very helpful throughout and they care about your education which I really like. This school have varieties of this to do sport wise and to help you build on to your career which is pretty good.

Ann-Marie - 01/30/2020

My overall opinion of Chowan University has changed throughout my freshman year. At the beginning of the first semester, it was great experience. Being able to be away from my parents and do my own things was amazing to me. I was able to make new friends and enjoy playing the sport I love. It all changed at the start of the second semester. People who I thought were my friends weren't my friends and the sport I loved to play felt more like a chore than a hobby.

Carlos - 01/11/2020

I am able to receive the support I need regarding my studies. We have tutoring available which benefits all students. Financial Aid questions are always resolved as well as meal plans. Living on campus has provided me the independence as a young man. Overall students, faculty, and staff are very supportive.

Crystal - 12/21/2019

It's a nice school, overall. There really isn't anything particularly special about it, and you might find the price kind of steep for the quality, but I don't regret coming here. What makes me stay is the small hometown feel, the great local restaurants, and all the people on campus who mean well and do what they can.

Chowan University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Chowan University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Chowan University is 56%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time to talk to myself, I would tell myself to focus more in school, try harder, and remember to do my best and settle for nothing less. I would tell myself about money as well as time management. I would try to redo, most of my senior year. I would be more active in school and spend more time with my counsuler learning about my options as well as apply for more finaancial aid.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I do most of my bragging to all of my friends and family back at home in Wake Forest. I enjoy the people and the staff at Chowan University. My goal is to play football this spring. My professor are great and they take up a lot of time with each student so that they can succeed in class. I also like the food their sometimes. College life is the best. My school is very quiet and in a quiet neighborhood. The neighbors are supportive of the students. The merchants are ready to assis the students with jobs.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a small school but it is wonderful for getting teacher recomendations.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    How dedicated instuctors are to enhance students learning.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is a peaceful campus with a family atmosphere. The professors can work with you one on one because the campus is small. Chowan is very involved with the community. The buildings are conviently within the right distance of each other. Compared to other schools that I considered, I felt lost because the schools were large.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that I could bring a car my freshman year.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I dislike that some classes are too big, with some students not taking the course seriously by talking, texting, and just being rude.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone is going to be focused on their work, who wants to better themselves as a person as well as an upcoming worker. If you want to further your education, learn in small classrooms, work with well rounded teacher, and meet new people of different culture then this school is right for you.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the small campus

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A lazy and/or non-active person wouldn't be the right fit for this school, and one who doesn't like to socialize or be around other people. A person who doesn't like to share space or be in a confinded area for over a certain amount of time.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The must frustrating thing is that there is nothing to do after classes or on weekends.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I love the environment. I love the classes size. The professors are helpful. I'm only a freshmen, and Chowan fells like a second home to me.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

54%

female

46%

male

1,525

Total Undergrad Enrollment

9

Total Grad Students

43%

Out-Of-State

56%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

86%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
70%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
17%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Chowan University receive some sort of financial aid. 78% were awarded federal grants. While 92% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,930

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,950

Room and Board

33,880

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,260
$30 - $48K
$15,939
$48 - $75K
$19,676
$75 - $110K
$22,155
$110K & UP
$21,832

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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