by our College Data Analytics TeamChowan University total enrollment is approximately 1,100 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Chowan University undergraduate population is made up of 45% women, and 55% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Chowan University Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 623 |
| White | 202 |
| Unknown | 147 |
| International | 43 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 637 |
| White | 203 |
| Unknown | 150 |
| International | 43 |
| Hispanic | 30 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
There are approximately 499 female students and 601 male students at Chowan University.
Chowan University ranks 824 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
43.27% of Chowan University students come from out of state, and 0.77% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 16 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 278 |
| Virginia | 122 |
| Maryland | 46 |
| Georgia | 8 |
| South Carolina | 7 |
Students from 22 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Canada, United Kingdom, and Bahamas.
Learn more about international students at Chowan University.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Chowan University, 73.99% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 608 |
| 20-21 | 504 |
| 22-24 | 302 |
| 35 and over | 50 |
| 25-29 | 25 |
| 30-34 | 10 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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