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, United States. 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.