Chowan University Acceptance Rate
Murfreesboro, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,360
- Admitted
- 1,708
- Yield
- 9.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Chowan University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.8% in 2014–15 to 72.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 4,225 to 2,360 (-44%) over that period.
Its 72.4% rate makes Chowan University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 60%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.8% for women vs 67.9% for men, a 8.9-point gap). Chowan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 9.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,225 | 2,527 | 59.8% | 531 |
| 2015–16 | 4,829 | 2,982 | 61.8% | 552 |
| 2016–17 | 4,364 | 2,486 | 57% | 534 |
| 2017–18 | 4,379 | 2,629 | 60% | 526 |
| 2018–19 | 3,567 | 2,115 | 59.3% | 414 |
| 2019–20 | 3,687 | 2,520 | 68.3% | 400 |
| 2020–21 | 2,549 | 1,717 | 67.4% | 238 |
| 2021–22 | 1,658 | 1,314 | 79.3% | 209 |
| 2022–23 | 2,259 | 1,958 | 86.7% | 215 |
| 2023–24 | 2,360 | 1,708 | 72.4% | 161 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,178 | 905 | 76.8% |
| Men | 1,182 | 803 | 67.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 485–585 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 395–560 |
How Chowan University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Chowan University's acceptance rate?
Chowan University's acceptance rate is 72.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,708 admitted of 2,360 applicants).
Is Chowan University test optional?
Chowan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Chowan University?
Chowan University received 2,360 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,708.
What SAT score do you need for Chowan University?
Admitted students at Chowan University typically scored 485–585 on SAT Reading/Writing and 395–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Chowan University getting harder to get into?
Chowan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.8% in 2014–15 to 72.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.chowan.edu/.