Chowan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - Very GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Fair

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Chowan University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 890 students enrolled. This college was established in 1848 and is the only institution located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina.

Chowan University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Chowan University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
31
Chowan University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Chowan University is relatively low at 63% (close to North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The graduation rate at Chowan University is low - 32%.

Student to faculty ratio at Chowan University is decent -- 16:1. Find out more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very high, around $25,900 a year. The additional fees at Chowan University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; this totals $26,300 a year.

Read the details about Chowan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 2,259 applications were submitted and 1,958 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Chowan University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Chowan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Chowan University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Chowan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Chowan University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,800 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Chowan University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Chowan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Chowan University
One University Place
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
27855, USA
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