Chowan University
Former name | Chowan Baptist Female Institute (1848–1850) Chowan Female Collegiate Institute (1850–1867) Chowan Baptist Female Institute (1867–1910) Chowan College (1910–2006) |
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| Motto | Lux et Veritas |
Motto in English | Light and Truth |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1848 |
Religious affiliation | Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (former) |
| President | Rosemary M. Thomas |
| Provost | John J. Dilustro |
| Students | 886 (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 800 |
| Postgraduates | 86 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Carolinas; NCCAA |
| Mascot | Murf the Hawk |
| Website | chowan.edu |
Chowan University (/tʃoʊˈwɒn/) is a private Christian university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. The university offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in 70 academic disciplines and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.