Chowan University had a total enrollment of 675 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Chowan University is 596 students and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Chowan University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Chowan University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.4% Black or African American, 27.7% White, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.59% Two or More Races, 0.296% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.296% Asian, and 0.296% 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%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.8%) and White Male (14.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (37.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.6%) and White Female (16.1%).