- Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,845 a year (2022–23)
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Chowan University reported an acceptance rate of 69% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Chowan University reviews each application.
Chowan University GPA requirements
Chowan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Chowan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Chowan University acceptance rate
Chowan University admitted 1,461 of 2,124 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chowan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, with 603 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Chowan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Chowan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Chowan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,845 a year at Chowan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Chowan University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Chowan University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Chowan University look for?
Chowan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is it easy to get into Chowan University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Chowan University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Chowan University?
Chowan University's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,461 of 2,124 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Chowan University test optional?
Check Chowan University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Chowan University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at Chowan University?
A lot: Chowan University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Chowan University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,845 a year at Chowan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Chowan University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Chowan University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Chowan University?
Yes. Chowan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Chowan University consider legacy status?
Yes. Chowan University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Chowan University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Chowan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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