Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 920
Graduate Enrollment: 61
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.25%
Male/Female: 49% / 51% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 20.5%
Black: 56.7%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 4.2%
Unknown race: 11.5%
Black: 56.7%
Hispanic: 3.8%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.6%
Non-resident alien: 4.2%
Unknown race: 11.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,547
In-State tuition: $25,880Out-of-State tuition: $25,880
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,690 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,690 (2022)
Average Family Income: $38,182 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,410 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 69.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,491 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $313 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,780 |
| $30k-48k | $17,087 |
| $48k-75k | $16,231 |
| $75k-110k | $19,541 |
| $110k+ | $24,447 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 29%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,491 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,284 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 51.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 71.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 24.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,282 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $37,590 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 41 | $24,993 ($2,083) | $34,099 ($2,842) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $31,581 | $307 | $25,866 ($2,156) | $38,326 ($3,194) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $31,000 | $329 | $19,798 ($1,650) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 50 | $39,000 | $392 | $27,277 ($2,273) | $43,460 ($3,622) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 18 | $29,030 | $259 | $38,249 ($3,187) | $32,113 ($2,676) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $28,712 | $294 | $34,920 ($2,910) | $35,934 ($2,995) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,151Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $27,186,001 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $33,191,264 (2022)