Price vs. cost
So how much does it “cost” to attend Chowan University?
The “price” for Chowan University for one year is determined by selecting your tuition fees, room and board choice, and appropriate fees. The actual “cost” differs per student based on the FAFSA and other awards. Chowan offers a book rental program for $400 per semester for full-time students and $200 for part-time students
Chowan University’s Financial Aid Department awards over $30 million in aid a year. Through the support of private gifts from alumni, businesses, and friends, as well as endowment earnings, Chowan is able to charge tuition that is less than the actual cost of instruction.
Many students find that because of Chowan’s financial assistance programs, we are as affordable as many state universities while providing 1-on-1 academic and support services by caring faculty and staff in a Christian environment that makes student success a priority.
All costs are estimated and subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees. For more information about the financial aid cost of attendance (budget items), click here.
TUITION AND FEES FOR 2023-24
Tuition & SAF (per semester) $13,555
Fees for the Book Rental Program**:
Full-Time – $410 per semester
Part-Time – $200 per semester
**Note: All Chowan students are automatically opted into the program. They may opt-out via MyCU. Fall Opt-Out deadline is August 1st and Spring Opt-Out deadline is January 1st. Subject to vendors rates produced in summer 2023.
Residential Fees (per semester)
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,995
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 14 Meal Plan $5,820
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 10 Meal Plan (Apts only) $5,715
White’s Crossing – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $4,855
White’s Crossing – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $4,690
White’s Crossing – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,710
White’s Crossing – Private 14 Meal Plan $5,545
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $4,855
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $4,690
Traditional – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,710
Traditional – Private – 14 Meal Plan $5,545
Commuter Plan (86 Meals) $630
Click here to read more about room and meal options.
Part-Time Tuition (per hour)
1-11hrs. $425
Part-Time – Student Activity Fee $60
Overload (per hour) $425
Adult Degree Completion Program $425
(Rates start summer term)
Education Residency Program (per hour) $350
(Rates start summer term)
Summer School
Tuition (per hour) $425
Room (per term) $400
Graduate Program
Teacher Education Graduate Programs $485
Master’s of Organizational Leadership $485
Audit Fee (per hour) $50
Independent Study (per course) $425
Credit by Exam (per hour) $425
Applied Music (per semester)Major (per semester) $425
Non-Major (per lesson) $425
Late Registration $100
TUITION AND FEES FOR 2024-25
Tuition & SAF (per semester) $13,955
Fees for the Book Rental Program**:
Full-Time – $410 per semester
Part-Time – $200 per semester
**Note: All Chowan students are automatically opted into the program. They may opt-out via MyCU. Fall Opt-Out deadline is August 1st and Spring Opt-Out deadline is January 1st. Subject to vendor rates produced in summer 2024.
Residential Fees (per semester)
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 19 Meal Plan $6,045
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 14 Meal Plan $5,870
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 10 Meal Plan (Apts only) $5,765
White’s Crossing – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $4,905
White’s Crossing – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $4,740
White’s Crossing – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,760
White’s Crossing – Private 14 Meal Plan $5,595
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $4,905
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $4,740
Traditional – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,760
Traditional – Private – 14 Meal Plan $5,595
Commuter Plan (86 Meals) $650
Click here to read more about room and meal options.
Part-Time Tuition (per hour)
1-11hrs. $450
Part-Time – Student Activity Fee $60
Overload (per hour) $450
Adult Degree Completion Program $450
(Rates start summer term)
Education Residency Program (per hour) $375
(Rates start summer term)
Summer School
Tuition (per hour) $450
Room (per term) $400
Graduate Program
Teacher Education Graduate Programs $510
Master’s of Organizational Leadership $510
Audit Fee (per hour) $50
Independent Study (per course) $450
Credit by Exam (per hour) $450
Applied Music (per semester)Major (per semester) $450
Non-Major (per lesson) $450
Late Registration $100
*Tuition and fees are estimates until Board of Trustee approval.