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Chowan University
Chowan University says yes to 68.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $38,412 median earnings.
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Chowan University anchors the college town of Murfreesboro, NC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $54,889 four years out. 56.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 603 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 880 and 1145 — below the NC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Chowan University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Chowan University received 2,360 applications and admitted 1,708 (72.4%), with 161 enrolling.
Chowan University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 880–1145 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Chowan University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 485 | 505 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 395 | 465 | 560 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Chowan University compares
| Chowan University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.8% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,910 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $38,412 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
At $38,412, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($45,873). Look at Chowan University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $27,910 regardless of where you're from. At Chowan University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 603 — Chowan University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Chowan University students — 29.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Chowan University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,889 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $44,858 |
| Social Sciences, General | $44,793 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,711 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $39,224 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $36,682 |
| Psychology, General | $33,143 |
Median earnings for these 7 Chowan University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $38,412 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional Chowan University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Chowan University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 880–1145 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Chowan University's acceptance rate?
72.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,708 admitted from 2,360 applicants.
How much does Chowan University cost?
At Chowan University, published tuition is $27,910 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Chowan University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Chowan University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $38,412 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- Catawba College — 75.2% admitted
- Elizabeth City State University — 64.2% admitted
- Elon University — 66.3% admitted
- Fayetteville State University — 82.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.