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Murfreesboro, North Carolina is home to Chowan. Murfreesboro is a self-contained town. Students select the school partly because it is a Southern Baptist school. Chowan is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, science, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 490. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Chowan has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 796 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Chowan has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Chowan offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Chowan College
200 Jones Drive
Murfreesboro, NC 27855
General Phone: (252) 398-6500
Admissions Phone: (252) 398-1236
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 398-1229
http://www.chowan.edu/
Chowan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, math teaching, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | history, liberal arts and sciences, English, American studies, interdisciplinary studies, social services, humanities |
| Science | 15 | biology |
| Media | 15 | graphic communications, printing equipment operation |
| Business And Management | 13 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Design | 7 | graphic design |
| Music | 3 | music performance, various music studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, pre-ministerial studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Chowan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 117 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Chowan had a total enrollment of 796 students (774 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 57% |
| North Carolina | 30% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
Chowan offers campus housing for 1,010 of its 774 (full-time) students.
(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 | 1,940 | 1,147 | 59% | 293 | 26% |
| Men | 914 | 596 | 65% | 166 | 28% |
| Women | 1,026 | 551 | 54% | 127 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
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 | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (252) 398-1236
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,750 |
| Room and board | $ 6,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 105 |
Financial Aid:
Chowan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 398-1229
Chowan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 9 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $55,200 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $43,925 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $42,471 | 5 | $39,100 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $39,733 | 6 | $38,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $41,221 | 13 | $40,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
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 media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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