Chowan University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; median debt is moderately high. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 57% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Chowan University is a private nonprofit institution located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina with approximately 603 undergraduate students enrolled. Chowan University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,086 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $36,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Chowan University is a private Christian university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, United States. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 70 academic disciplines and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the average net price of $16,189/year and relatively low median debt of $15,250 make this one of the more affordable private university options, the 29% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate are serious red flags suggesting many students don't finish — or don't stay. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong support system, and a specific program that genuinely fits, since median earnings of $36,200 a decade out leave little room for error financially.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (603 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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