Chowan University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Church
Main Campus
Chowan University Rankings
Affordability68
Selectivity1
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity49
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Chowan University
94%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communications Technologies2%
Education1%
English Language and Literature4%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting17%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies15%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies14%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology15%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Chowan University
59%
Admission Rate
440
Median SAT Math
465
Median SAT Reading
16
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)390–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–510
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)14–18
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Chowan University
$25K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$36K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Chowan University
87%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$336
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 56% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 6% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $11K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 26% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 39% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 46% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Chowan University
55%
Retention Rate
48%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 27% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 24% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 43% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 41% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 31% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Chowan University
91%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $45K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Chowan University
1,394
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
4
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 66% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 18% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 20% | 18% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Chowan University, NC
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
9 miles, SE
Paul D Camp Community College
19 miles, NE
Halifax Community College
29 miles, W
Suffolk Beauty Academy
36 miles, NE