Chowan University's published cost of attendance is $39,027. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,726, middle-income families pay around $14,549, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,713.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,027 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,910 |
| Room and Board | $10,734 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,941 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,086 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,726 |
| $30–48k | $10,950 |
| $48–75k | $14,549 |
| $75–110k | $14,565 |
| $110k+ | $19,713 |
Chowan University's published cost of attendance is $39,027. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $13,726, middle-income families pay around $14,549, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,713. Azimuth ranks Chowan University #661 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,491, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,319; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Chowan University's median four-year earnings of $43,702, median federal debt of $29,491 projects to a monthly payment of about $333 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Chowan University earn median 4-year earnings of $43,702, placing Chowan University in the 2.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,497 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 22.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Chowan University #1385 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 30 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,858. Psychology, General reports 26 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $33,143. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,711. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 18 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,889.
