Chowan University

https://www.chowan.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,110

4.75% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,845

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.4%

2,360 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

708

91.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.5%

150 Graduates

About

Chowan University is a higher education institution located in Hertford County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Chowan University were Organizational Leadership (29 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (10 degrees), and Secondary Education & Teaching (2 degrees).

In 2023, 196 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chowan University. 44.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (116 degrees), 2.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chowan University is $27,110, which is $−2,170 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chowan University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 617 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Chowan University is $27,110, which is $2,170 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,845.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Chowan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,110

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Chowan University was $27,110. The cost of tuition at Chowan University is $−2,170 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Chowan University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,845

2023 Value

8.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Chowan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,845. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Chowan University grew by 8.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Chowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,325

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chowan University was of $8,325 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.301% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Chowan University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Chowan University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Chowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Chowan University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 617 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Chowan University received 2,360 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.47% annual growth. Out of those 2,360 applicants, 1,708 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.4% acceptance rate.

There were 708 students enrolled at Chowan University in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chowan University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.43%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,708

Accepted Out of 2,360

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chowan University was 72.4% (1,708 admissions from 2,360 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.47%, while admissions declined by 12.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Chowan University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Chowan University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Chowan University had a total enrollment of 708 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Chowan University is 647 students and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 91.4% of students enrolled at Chowan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chowan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% Black or African American, 27.7% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Chowan University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (33.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.4%) and White Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (31.1%), followed by White Female (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (16.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chowan University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 708 students. The full-time enrollment at Chowan University is 647 and the part-time enrollment is 61. This means that 91.4% of students enrolled at Chowan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Chowan University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Chowan University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Chowan University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Chowan University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
358 enrolled students
White
196 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chowan University is 50.6% Black or African American, 27.7% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 1.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.282% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (5.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 22 fewer women than men received degrees from Chowan University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Chowan University is black or african american (116 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Chowan University is Organizational Leadership (29 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (10 degrees) and Secondary Education & Teaching (2 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Chowan University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chowan University are Elementary & middle school teachers (262,695 people), Other managers (244,924 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (167,247 people), Postsecondary teachers (155,899 people), and Secondary school teachers (153,324 people).

The most specialized majors at Chowan University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (29 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chowan University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Chowan University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Psychology (29 degrees), Communication Technologies (2 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees), and History (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Chowan University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Chowan University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
15 degrees awarded
General Business
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Chowan University was General Psychology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Chowan University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Chowan University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.23 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 7.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Chowan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Chowan University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.667% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
116 degrees awarded
White
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chowan University is black or african american (116 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (46 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded
White Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chowan University is black or african american male (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (46 degrees).

Operations

Chowan University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.39M (4.85%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Chowan University had a total salary expenditure of 27.3M. Chowan University employs 11 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Chowan University are Female Assistant professor (7), Male Associate professor (6), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chowan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 11 employees.

Endowment

$28.6M

2023 Endowment

4.21%

decline from 2022

Chowan University has an endowment valued at about $28.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Chowan University declined 4.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Chowan University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.5M

2023 Salaries

2.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Chowan University paid a median of $10.5M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($27.3M) and a 2.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.47% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 14.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.53M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Chowan University paid a total of $2.53M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Chowan University were Assistant professor with 11 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chowan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Chowan University was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Male Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Chowan University.

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