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Chowan University

Chowan University
1 University Place
Murfreesboro, NC 27855

Official telephone: (252) 398-6500
Toll-free telephone: (888) 4-CHOWAN
Fax number: (252) 398-1190
Website: www.chowan.edu
Chowan University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Kim Sherman Bailey,
Dean of Admissions
Contacting the office: 252 398-1236
888 4-CHOWAN (toll free)
252 398-1190 (fax)
enroll@chowan.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 5%
Application fee: $20
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: May
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 22 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 2 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 8 recommended
Total: 12 required, 22 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.69
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 89%
Average SAT I: 391 verbal, 395 math, 1171 combined
Average ACT: 14 English, 17 math, 16 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 14 - 17
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 74%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 43%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent within 48 hours of receiving transcript and test scores.
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 4,829
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,982 (62%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 552 (19%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 90%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 41%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, partially refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chowan University welcomes campus visitors Monday through Friday and on select Saturdays. To schedule your campus visit, contact the Admissions Office today at enroll@chowan.edu or 1-800-488-4101!
 
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