At Chowan, you will be encouraged, inspired, and empowered to do your best. To be your best. To take what you have been given, and make the most of what can be.
You will be ready to tackle problems, collaborate, & communicate with confidence. Whatever opportunities life brings your way, you’ll work like a pro and find your place to shine.
About Chowan
86% live on campus
40% female + 60% male
complement robust academic
programs to holistically
prepare students for life
16 honor societies
16:1 student to faculty ratio
16 average class size
Competing in Conference Carolina & one in the Gulf South
receive financial aid. Average yearly award of $27,580 inclusive of self-help aid
The world around us is always changing—including what employers expect from today’s college graduates. Excellence in a field of study is still essential, but it’s the integration of future-proof skills that will set our graduates apart for career success.
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Religious Heritage Lecture Challenges Students to Live With Purpose
Chowan University welcomed Todd Braswell, founding pastor of Waterlife Church, to campus on September 30th for the Hargus Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture in Turner Auditorium. During the lecture, Braswell challenged students to think about the choices they are making now and how those choices will shape their lives moving forward. Braswell is the founding pastor.
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Chowan University Continued Enrollment Growth
Chowan University is celebrating continued enrollment growth this fall, including an increase in the number of local students choosing Chowan. For the third consecutive year, Chowan has increased new student and overall enrollment. Over the span, new student enrollment has increased by 16%, welcoming our largest class of true freshmen since 2022. “I am incredibly.
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Chowan University’s Business Office Strengthens Financial Stewardship
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Chowan University’s Business Office is led by a team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing sound financial stewardship and exceptional service to students, faculty, staff, and the University community. Through expertise in accounting, finance, and business operations, the office plays a vital role in supporting Chowan’s mission and ensuring the University’s financial.
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Chowan University Students Pack Comfort Cases for Children in Foster Care
Murfreesboro, NC – August 28, 2026 – Chowan University students came together in the Hawks Nest to pack 275 Comfort Cases for children entering the foster care system. The event gave students the opportunity to serve while learning more about the experiences of children in foster care and the impact something as simple as a.
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Cheryl D. Turner Joins Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs
Cheryl D. Turner recently joined Chowan University as Vice President for Business Affairs, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience in accounting, finance, and strategic business operations. A native of Southampton County, Virginia, Cheryl was raised on her family’s farm just across the Virginia–North Carolina border, where she developed the strong work ethic and.
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Summer at Chowan University: A Season of Growth, Faith, Leadership, and Discovery
Each summer, the campus of Chowan University comes alive in a different way. While many people associate summer with a quieter season on college campuses, at Chowan it is often one of the most vibrant and impactful times of the year. Throughout the summer months, our campus welcomes thousands of students, churches, educators, coaches, and.
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