More selective than 60% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Chowan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Chowan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 69% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 72% | 485–585 | 395–560 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Chowan University compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Chowan University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Elizabeth City State University | 64% | 44% | $6,364 |
| 20 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | 64% | 71% | $20,109 |
| 21 | Elon University | 66% | 84% | $41,555 |
| 22 | Mars Hill University | 68% | 45% | $19,910 |
| 23 | Chowan University | 69% | 30% | $14,086 |
| 24 | Montreat College | 69% | 50% | $27,061 |
| 25 | Greensboro College | 70% | 46% | $17,882 |
| 26 | Warren Wilson College | 71% | 42% | $21,249 |
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Chowan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Chowan University admissions questions
What is the Chowan University acceptance rate?
Chowan University accepts 69% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,708 of 2,360 applicants were admitted.
Does Chowan University require the SAT or ACT?
Chowan University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Chowan University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (161 of 1,708).
Is Chowan University getting harder to get into?
Chowan University accepted 69% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 72% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Chowan University overview