# Chowan University

Private nonprofit college in Murfreesboro, NC. IPEDS ID 198303.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/chowan-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/chowan-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 69% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $14,086 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 30%; beats 12% of NC colleges and 12% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $38,412; beats 17% of NC colleges and 10% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,726 |
| 30-48k | $10,950 |
| 48-75k | $14,549 |
| 75-110k | $14,565 |
| 110k+ | $19,713 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.43 years on average (18% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $38,412 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $39,027
- Tuition and fees: $27,910
- Housing and meals: $9,710; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,360 applicants, 1,708 admitted, 161 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 69%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 72%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (23 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $37,634 | $54,889 | $28,712 |
| Criminal Justice | $29,109 | $44,858 | $39,000 |
| Social Sciences | $38,693 | $44,793 | $29,030 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $25,983 | $44,711 | $31,581 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $25,019 | $39,224 | $38,595 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | $36,682 | not reported |
| Psychology | $30,076 | $33,143 | $31,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic Communications | $25,301 | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $29,508 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $59,300 (NC), $76,210 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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