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 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 2025-26
Student Activity Fee (per semester) $100
Applicable to all students in all programs for fall and spring semesters.
Tuition (per semester) $13,955
Fees for the Book Rental Program**:
Full-Time – $426 per semester
Part-Time – $202 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 the Spring Opt-Out deadline is January 1st. Rates subject to change pending vendor pricing.
Residential Fees (per semester)
Commuter Plan (86 Meals) $700
Traditional Residence Halls (Belk, Simon, and Parker Hall)
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $4,910
Traditional – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $4,995
Traditional – Private – 14 Meal Plan $5,680
Traditional – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,765
White’s Crossing Residences
White’s Crossing Suite – Double Occupancy – 14 Meal Plan $5,510
White’s Crossing Suite – Double Occupancy – 19 Meal Plan $5,595
White’s Crossing Suite – Private –14 Meal Plan $5,910
White’s Crossing Suite – Private – 19 Meal Plan $5,995
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 10 Meal Plan $6,195
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 14 Meal Plan $6,415
White’s Crossing Apartment – Private – 19 Meal Plan $6,500
Click here to read more about room and meal options.
Part-Time Tuition (per hour)
1-11hrs. $560
Overload (per hour) $560
Adult Degree Completion Program $560
(Rates start summer term)
Education Residency Program (per hour) $400
(Rates start summer term)
Summer School
Tuition (per hour) $560
Room (per week) $100
Graduate Program
Teacher Education Graduate Programs $560
Master’s of Organizational Leadership $560
Audit Fee (per hour) $100
Independent Study (per course) $560
Credit by Exam (per hour) $560
Applied Music Fees:
Major (per semester) $560
Non-Major (per lesson) $560
Late Financial Validation Fee $100 per occurrence – Assessed to students who do not complete the check-in process during the published arrival period. This includes in-person arrival for residential students and electronic check-in for commuting & online program students.
Graduation Fee:
Undergraduate Studies $150
Graduate Studies $250
*Tuition and fees are estimates until Board of Trustee approval.