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The main campus of Chowan is in Murfreesboro, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a Southern Baptist institution. Chowan is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Chowan students most commonly major in a field related to media, music, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 380 to 470. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 380 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Chowan had 875 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Chowan makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Chowan belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Other for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Chowan University
One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
General Phone: (252) 398-6500
http://www.chowan.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 16 | history, humanities, interdisciplinary studies, American studies, social services, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education |
| Business And Management | 10 | business management |
| Media | 10 | graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, social science teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, religious music |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Music | 3 | music management, music, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Chowan in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Chowan had a total enrollment of 875 students (839 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 42% |
| North Carolina | 41% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
Chowan offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 839 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Murfreesboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,942 | 1,660 | 56% | 340 | 20% |
| Men | 1,321 | 768 | 58% | 187 | 24% |
| Women | 1,621 | 892 | 55% | 153 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 480 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 470 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,030 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 240 |
Financial Aid:
Chowan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291600)
Chowan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $54,767 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $58,329 | 5 | $55,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $46,950 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,450 | 4 | $45,750 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $43,040 | 7 | $44,929 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $36,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $44,359 | 16 | $43,694 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 56 | 39 | 95 |
| Football | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 32 | 40 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chowan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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