麻豆视频

MURFREESBORO, N.C. 鈥� Sept. 3, 2025 鈥� 麻豆视频 is celebrating record momentum as both student achievement and enrollment climb sharply upward, bucking the national decline many small private universities face.

New and returning students鈥� academic performance is on the rise across the board. This past year, the average GPA on campus climbed dramatically, with more students than ever earning recognition on the Dean鈥檚 and President鈥檚 Lists. Chowan athletic programs also celebrated success, with multiple teams earning academic awards and individual student-athletes honored with the prestigious Conference Carolinas Elite 23 distinction.

At the same time, Chowan welcomed a 13% increase in new students on campus鈥攁 decisive turnaround in a national climate where many peer institutions are experiencing 2鈥�5% annual enrollment declines.

鈥淭hese powerful gains reflect the renewed confidence in our mission and the strength of our recruitment and retention strategies,鈥� said 麻豆视频 President Dr. Rosemary Thomas. 鈥淲e are creating a learning environment where students thrive, and these results prove that the momentum is real.鈥�

Retention has also strengthened, with a 4% increase over the past two years, helping stabilize the enrollment pipeline. Innovative initiatives are fueling the surge, including:

• Independent single-room living for freshmen, giving students an empowering and supportive transition to college life.
• A curriculum model focused on student engagement and immersive learning.
• A new student success model designed to ensure stronger support and accountability.
• Open houses intentionally mapped to serve mission-fit students, connecting the right students with Chowan鈥檚 values and community.

Together, these efforts show that Chowan students are not just enrolling鈥攖hey鈥檙e excelling. The university is moving forward with energy, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to student success.