Near the Outer Banks of NC, Virginia Beach, VA, and Williamsburg,VA, Chowan College is situated on 300 acres of land. Located near boating, skiing, and golfing facilities and approximately an hour from shopping malls, amusement parks, and the beach. The college provides the environment for students to become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, and ethical values necessary to survive and flourish in a rapidly-changing, culturally diverse, global society. Our teacher education program ranks among the top in the state. Environmental Biology, Criminal Justice, and Physical Education are new programs that are growing quickly.
Business is the most popular major.
Chowan's small classes and personal attention allow students the opportunity to experience an environment that is friendly, comfortable, and conducive to intellectual, social, and spiritual growth. The community-like atmosphere helps students get to known one another quickly.