More selective than 60% of North Carolina colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,027. College Scorecard.
Higher than 12% of North Carolina colleges we cover and 12% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 17% of North Carolina colleges we cover and 10% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Chowan University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,360 applicants, Chowan University admitted 1,708 and 161 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Chowan University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Chowan University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Chowan University took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in North Carolina. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,726 | $60,806 | 12.4 years |
| $30–48k | $10,950 | $48,509 | 9.9 years |
| $48–75k | $14,549 | $64,452 | 13.2 years |
| $75–110k | $14,565 | $64,523 | 13.2 years |
| $110k+ | $19,713 | $87,329 | 17.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (18% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($38,412) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,896 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Chowan University majors, earnings & careers
Chowan University offers 23 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Science & Math · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
Highest-earning majors at Chowan University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,889 | $28,712 |
| Criminal Justice | $44,858 | $39,000 |
| Social Sciences | $44,793 | $29,030 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $44,711 | $31,581 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $39,224 | $38,595 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,682 | — |
| Psychology | $33,143 | $31,000 |
Quick list of all 23 majors
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration$54,889
- Communications—
- Criminal Justice$44,858
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Graphic Communications—
- History—
- Interdisciplinary Studies$36,682
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$44,711
- Leisure and Recreational Activities—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$39,224
- Music—
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management—
- Psychology$33,143
- Religious Studies—
- Social Sciences$44,793
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Murfreesboro
2 bedrooms $1,012.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 50 inches of rain a year, 3 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Hertford County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Hertford County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Chowan University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in North Carolina by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowan University | 69% | $14,086 | 30% | $38,412 | This school |
| Warren Wilson College | 71% | $21,249 | 42% | $36,260 | |
| Livingstone College | 59% | $13,479 | 28% | $32,600 | |
| Greensboro College | 70% | $17,882 | 46% | $46,566 | |
| Mars Hill University | 68% | $19,910 | 45% | $44,781 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Chowan University would cost you $7,163 less per year than Warren Wilson College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Chowan University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$13,590).
- Warren Wilson College gives aided families $10,776 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, North Carolina resident | Chowan University | Warren Wilson College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $27,910 | $41,500 | −$13,590 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $850 | +$350 |
| Housing & meals | $9,710 | $12,610 | −$2,900 |
| Personal & travel | $1,560 | $3,230 | −$1,670 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,353 | −$1,224 | −$129 |
| Sticker price | $39,027 | $56,966 | −$17,939 |
| Average grants | −$24,941 | −$35,717 | +$10,776 |
| You pay | $14,086 | $21,249 | −$7,163 |
“+” means Chowan University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Chowan University
What is the Chowan University acceptance rate?
Chowan University accepts 69% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,708 of 2,360 applicants were admitted.
How much does Chowan University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $39,027 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,086 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $13,726 and families earning $110k+ pay $19,713.
How much do Chowan University graduates earn?
Former Chowan University students earn a median $38,412 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Chowan University graduation rate?
30% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year.
How long does a Chowan University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Chowan University costs about $64,452 after grants ($14,549 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $38,412 ten years after starting, $4,896 more than high school graduates in North Carolina ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 13.2 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Chowan University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/chowan-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).