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Chowan University

Chowan University is a private nonprofit university in a remote rural area with 638 students and a 69% acceptance rate.

Murfreesboro, North Carolina · Private nonprofit · Rural, remote · 638 students

NCAA Division II · Conference Carolinas

Admission rate

69%

of applicants admitted

SAT, middle half

880–1145

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,086

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

30%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

57%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$38,412

10 years after entry

Students

638

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$13,726
$30,001–48,000$10,950
$48,001–75,000$14,549
$75,001–110,000$14,565
Over $110,000$19,713

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreChowan University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 130
Calculus BC3MATH 130
Biology3BIOL 101
Chemistry3CHEM 101
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
United States History3HIST 105
Psychology3PSYC 110
Show all 31 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 130
Calculus AB3MATH 170
Calculus BC3MATH 130
Calculus BC3MATH 170
Biology3BIOL 101
Chemistry3CHEM 101
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
English Language and Composition3ENGL 101 or ENGL 102
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 101 or ENGL 102
United States History3HIST 105
Psychology3PSYC 110
Statistics3MATH 160
Computer Science A3Information Systems Elective
Macroeconomics3Economics Elective
Microeconomics3Economics Elective
World History: Modern3History Elective
Environmental Science3Biology Elective
European History3History Elective
Spanish Language and Culture3Spanish Elective
Art History3Art Elective
Music Theory3MUSI 152
Chinese Language/Culture3Language Elective
Computer Science AB3Information Systems Elective
French Language and Culture3French Elective
Geography: Human3Geography Elective
German Language and Culture3Language Elective
Government and Politics - Comp3Political Science Elective
Government and Politics - U.S3Political Science Elective
Italian Language/Culture3Language Elective
Japanese Language/Culture3Language Elective
Latin3Language Elective
Physics B3PHYS 101
Physics C3PHYS 102
Spanish Literature and Culture3Humanities Elective

Source: catalog.chowan.edu · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies20
General Studies17
Business/Commerce14
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management13
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Psychology12
Elementary Education and Teaching11
Graphic Design10
Show the other 12 majors
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management10
Business Administration and Management9
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Music4
Religion/Religious Studies2
Social Sciences2
Fine/Studio Arts2
History2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Mathematics1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Graphic Communications1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas

Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Pitt-Greenville (PGV)

Nearest hub airport

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.5 of 20

Elevation

80 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

29°F

July high

88°F

Annual snowfall

2.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

29 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$870 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, rural campus, NCAA Division II, similar size