Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, we provide a holistic educational experience preparing students for success in careers and in life. Chowan University is Christian and is the second oldest Baptist college in North Carolina. Chowan University is affordable! Over 95% of freshmen receive financial assistance. To determine your scholarship eligibility contact the Admissions Office at 1-888-4-CHOWAN or [email protected]. Chowan University has teachers that teach their classes, know your name, and care about your success. We have about 1,000 students and the student to faculty ratio is 16:1. Chowan University offers over 70 academic programs. We also offer 18 NCAA Division II teams competing in the conference Carolinas and the CIAA. Chowan also has state-of-the-art fitness centers, smart classrooms, and a 450+ acre campus. Located in the tight-knit community of Murfreesboro, NC, Chowan University is just an hour's drive from the major cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. Raleigh, NC is just 2 hours away. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with over 45 clubs and organizations on campus. You'll have the opportunity to serve in various locations both home and abroad through Campus Ministry. Study abroad is also available. Some of the places we have studied are Israel, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, France, Germany, Switzerland, and more!
