Chowan University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
86.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.98%
Freshmen Enrollment
215
SAT Scores
985
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,259 students have applied and 1,958 students have allowed to admit to Chowan University (Acceptance rate: 86.68%). Chowan's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.98 % where 215 students have finally enrolled out of 1,958 admitted students.
Chowan acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Barton College and Belmont Abbey College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.91%).
Chowan enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.18%).
How to Apply to Chowan University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Chowan.
| Admission | https://www.chowan.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.chowan.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.chowan.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/chowan |
| Athletic | gocuhawks.com/sports/2007/7/31/Compliance_NCAA.aspx?&tab=2 |
| Disability Service | https://www.chowan.edu/academics/academic-resources/accessibility-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Chowan and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Chowan University is 985 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Chowan University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,042). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Chowan University | 985 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,042 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Chowan University, 12 students submitted SAT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 985 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 430 | 480 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 505 | 555 |
| Total | 880 | 985 | 1,085 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Chowan University, 21 students submitted ACT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 25 |
Chowan Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Chowan University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |