Introduction and Overview: Chowan University is a comprehensive, coeducational, residential, church-related university located in the historic town of Murfreesboro in northeastern North Carolina. The school has a student population of approximately 1,500 students from 31 states and 24 countries in the United States, and the student body is diverse.

History and Founding Time: The school was founded in 1848 as a four-year women's college, Chowan Baptist College for Women; it was renamed Chowan College in 1910, began to admit men in 1931, became a two-year institution in 1937, and returned to a four-year institution in 1992. In 2006, it was renamed Chowan University to reflect the school's quality, diversity and development.

Nature of the institution: A private university associated with the United Church of Christ.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing students with a comprehensive education, combining academic learning with spiritual growth, focusing on cultivating students' practical employment skills, preparing students for their careers and lives, and emphasizing that on the basis of the Christian spirit, students learn to integrate biblical guidance into interpersonal relationships, careers and daily life.

School Strength

Faculty: There are a group of dedicated and excellent teachers, a large proportion of whom have doctoral degrees, and the teacher-student ratio is 1:15, who can provide personalized guidance and attention to students.

Accreditation: Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, it can award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, and its many professional programs have also been accredited by state and national agencies.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There are no outstanding key laboratories; in terms of disciplines, more than 60 professional programs are offered, including but not limited to teacher education, criminal justice and other fields.

Departments and majors: The school has different departments and majors, covering liberal arts and sciences as well as career-oriented fields, but the specific department divisions are not disclosed in detail.

Ranking: It is not clearly listed in some common authoritative university comprehensive rankings, but it has a certain degree of popularity and reputation in the local and related fields.

Expenses: The school provides more than $30 million in financial aid to students each year to help reduce the financial burden of students.

Campus Environment

Location: Located in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, less than 30 miles from I-95, an hour and a half drive from the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia, there are many recreational opportunities around, such as boating, fishing, hunting and biking.

Campus Atmosphere: The campus is quiet and pleasant, with a strong academic and community atmosphere, providing students with a good learning and living environment.