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Chowan University
One University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855 USA
Official telephone: (252) 398-6500
In-state telephone: (800) 424-6926
Out-of-state telephone: (800) 424-6926
Fax: (252) 398-1190
Website:
www.chowan.edu
| Current as of: February 2007 |
| Total number of undergraduate and graduate faculty: | 79 |
| Ratio of matriculated undergraduates to teaching faculty: | 12:1 |
| Does the institution offer part-time undergraduate degree programs: | Yes |
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| Total number of undergraduate students enrolled in the institution: | 900 |
| Total number of undergraduate, graduate, and first professional students enrolled in the institution: | 900 |
| Percentage of the previous academic year's full-time, bachelor's (or equivalent) degree-seeking freshman/entering class who returned for the fall term of the current academic year: | 54 |
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| Chowan University is a Christian, four-year coeducational institution. Founded in 1848, the College is located in historic Murfreesboro, NC in the northeastern part of North Carolina. Near the Outer Banks of NC, Virginia Beach, VA, and Norfolk, VA, Chowan University offers a small town community that is less than 1 hour from the beach, outdoor activities, and shopping.
Offering 14 NCAA Division II athletics, intramural sports, and over 30 academic programs, Chowan University is committed to the spirtual, academic, and social development of its students. The College provides the environment for students to become life long learners who have the skills, knowledge, and Christian values necessary to engage the rapidly changing and culturally diverse global society. |
| Chowan University's School of Graphic Communications is nationally recognized as one of the top programs in the southeast. Environmental Biology, Teacher Education, History, Religious Studies, Criminal Justice, and Physical Education majors are growing quickly. Business is the most popular major.
Chowan's 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio allows students the opportunity to experience an environment that is challenging, engaging, safe, and conducive to learning. |
Data Source: Portions of data provided by Thomson Peterson's Undergraduate Database, copyright 2006-2008. Thomson Peterson's, a part of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.
Data Source: Portions of data provided by Thomson Peterson's Undergraduate Financial Aid and the Private Aid Database, copyright 2006-2008. Thomson Peterson's, a part of Thomson Learning Inc. All rights reserved.