Chowan University Athletics

Chowan competes in NCAA Division II, which offers athletic scholarships and moderate fan support without the intensity of major college sports. The Hawks field 17 varsity teams in the Conference Carolinas, with 457 athletes making up a remarkable 72% of the student body. The university distributes $2.76 million in athletic scholarships across its programs. This level of athletic participation creates a campus culture heavily centered around sports, where nearly three out of every four students compete at the varsity level. The Conference Carolinas includes regional rivals like Barton College and Pfeiffer University. For such a small enrollment of 638 students, Chowan's athletic commitment is extraordinary. The Hawks benefit from strong institutional support for athletics, which helps attract student-athletes to this rural North Carolina campus.