Chowan University

https://www.chowan.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,910

2.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,206

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

68.8%

2,124 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

675

88.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

30%

124 Graduates

About

Chowan University is a higher education institution located in Hertford County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Chowan University were Organizational Leadership (22 degrees awarded), Secondary Education & Teaching (12 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (9 degrees).

In 2024, 196 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Chowan University. 46.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (103 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Chowan University is $27,910, which is $−268 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Chowan University is $27,910, which is $268 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,206.

In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Chowan University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,910

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chowan University was $27,910. The cost of tuition at Chowan University is $−268 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$15,206

2024 Value

4.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Chowan University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,206. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Chowan University grew by 4.03%.

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

$8,355

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Chowan University was of $8,355 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.36% between 2023 and 2024.

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 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 96% 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.

Admissions

Chowan University received 2,124 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10% annual growth. Out of those 2,124 applicants, 1,461 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.8% acceptance rate.

There were 675 students enrolled at Chowan University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Chowan University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,461

Accepted Out of 2,124

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Chowan University was 68.8% (1,461 admissions from 2,124 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 10%, while admissions declined by 14.5%.

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 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%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Chowan University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 675 students. The full-time enrollment at Chowan University is 596 and the part-time enrollment is 79. This means that 88.3% of students enrolled at Chowan University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

71%

2024 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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 (2024)

Black or African American
340 enrolled students
White
187 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Chowan University 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. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 14 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 (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Chowan University is Organizational Leadership (22 degrees awarded), followed by Secondary Education & Teaching (12 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (9 degrees).

In 2024, 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), Protective Services (21 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (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 (1,576,190 people), Secondary school teachers (536,380 people), Education administrators (287,792 people), Other managers (245,538 people), and Special education teachers (207,401 people).

The most specialized majors at Chowan University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (21 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), Education (33 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Chowan University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (21 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees), Education (33 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,937,112 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (412,036 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (385,114 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (251,901 people), and Computer Systems Design (183,436 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
1 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
1 degrees awarded
General Studies
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Chowan University was General Business Administration & Management with 1 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University, which is 1.15 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University in General Business, which is 6 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Chowan University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 9 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Chowan University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Chowan University is Female and White (54.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
103 degrees awarded
White
54 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Chowan University is black or african american (103 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

3.06% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Chowan University is black or african american female (110 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (85 degrees).

Operations

Chowan University has an endowment valued at nearly $32M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.33M (4.17%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Chowan University had a total salary expenditure of 22.3M. Chowan University employs 11 Assistant professors, 10 Professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Chowan University are Female Assistant professor (9), Male Professor (6), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chowan University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 42 employees, Service, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

Endowment

$32M

2024 Endowment

11.9%

growth from 2023

Chowan University has an endowment valued at about $32M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Chowan University grew 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.5M 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

$9.12M

2024 Salaries

13.5%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Chowan University paid a median of $9.12M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($22.3M) and a 13.5% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.47% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Chowan University paid a total of $2.19M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Chowan University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees, Service with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 17 employees.

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