America's Best Colleges for B Students. Tamra B. Orr
American: 1%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
Native American: 0%
International: 0%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 17:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 11%
Class size 10-29: 84%
Class size 30-49: 6%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 73%
Six-year graduation rate: 72%
Most Popular Majors
Business
Multimedia/graphic design
Professional studies
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview • extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • state of residency • geographical location • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are required for some applicants. According to the admissions office: Minimum 2.0 GPA and essay required. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 3 Social Studies, 2 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • institution’s own financial aid forms • state aid form • Non-custodian (Divorced/Separated) Parent’s Statement. Champlain College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: state scholarships and grants.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 2,399
Accepted: 2,270
Acceptance rate: 94.6%
Average GPA: Not reported
ACT range: 20-25
SAT Math range: 510-600
SAT Reading range: 510-610
SAT Writing range: Not reported
Top 10% of class: 10%
Top 25% of class: 15%
Top 50% of class: 85%
Deadlines
Early Action: No
Early Decision: 11/15
Regular Action: 11/15 (priority)
1/31 (final)
Notification of admission by: 4/1
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $25,850
Out-of-state tuition: $25,850
Room: Varies
Board: Varies
Books: $600
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 65%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 57%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 56%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $16,158
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $15,037
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 14%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 8%
Avg. debt upon graduation: Not reported
School Spirit
Colors: Blue and white
CHOWAN UNIVERSITY
One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC 27855
Admissions: 888-4-CHOWAN • Financial Aid: 252-398-1229
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.chowan.edu
From the College
“Chowan University offers a personal liberal arts education in a rural, church-related setting, with regionally acclaimed programs in graphics communication, business, teacher education, history and physical education. Personal attention from faculty and staff gives each student his or her best opportunity for success.”
Campus Setting
Chowan, founded in 1848, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 300-acre campus is located in Murfreesboro, 60 miles from Norfolk. A four-year private institution, Chowan University has an enrollment of 886 students. Chowan University has been co-ed since 1931. The school is also affiliated with the Baptist Church. The school also has a library with 120,000 books. Chowan University provides on-campus housing with 800 units that can accommodate 1,020 students. Housing options: women’s dorms • men’s dorms • special housing for disabled students.
Student Life and Activities
With 85 percent of students living on campus, there are plenty of social activities. Popular campus events include Homecoming and the Snow Ball. The most popular student organizations are: Chorus • singing group • concert • jazz • marching and pep bands • Chowan Players • athletic training • creative writing • education • history • imaging technology • physical education • psychology and science clubs • ambassadors • campus program board • inter-club council • off-campus student group • orientation team • team managers • women’s club • Circle K • College Democrats • Future Sisters • Order of the Silver Feather • Rotaract Club. For those interested in sports, there are intramural teams such as: basketball • dodgeball • flag football • football • in-line hockey • indoor soccer • indoor volleyball • roller hockey • Ultimate Frisbee. Chowan University is a member of the South Atlantic Conference (Division II).
Highlights
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC (Pop. 2,045)
Location: Rural
Four-year private
Founded: 1848
Website: http://www.chowan.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 952
Undergrads: