Chowan University is a private Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, founded in 1848. Originally a women's college, it's now coeducational with 70+ majors emphasizing innovative 7-week sessions and experiential learning. Highlights include a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II athletics, historic campus, and programs in criminal justice, business, and psychology

State

North Carolina

Student Population

1,000

Acceptance Rate

97%

GPA Range

2.8-3.4

SAT Range

900-1100

Common Majors

Criminal justice, business administration, psychology

"Chowan's family-like Brave culture thrives on our picturesque historic campus with modern facilities. Off-campus, Murfreesboro's charm and Outer Banks beaches refresh; students love small classes, attentive profs, Hawk games, service events, and tight bonds that make college feel like home."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$27,910

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-75

Avg Women's Scores

78-80

Men's Team Notes

Chowan men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 54 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and a few low‑round scores in the 60s. The Hawks consistently place inside the top half of fields, showing steady improvement and solid depth in multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

Chowan women’s golf typically scores in the low‑300s to mid‑310s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round tournaments, building depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mike Ordnung

Women's Coach

Mike Ordnung

Men's Email

ordnum@chowan.edu

Women's Email

ordnum@chowan.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mike Ordnung directs Chowan men's golf as Head Coach and Director of Golf, competing in Conference Carolinas Championships at Cutter Creek GC and invitationals like Griffin and Rodeo at the Ridge. With assistant Ellen Ordnung (21st year), he builds Hawks rosters through regional recruiting for postseason contention, maintaining academic honors (Presidential Honor Roll).

Women's Coach Bio

Mike Ordnung leads Chowan women's golf alongside men's program in Conference Carolinas, supported by assistant Ellen Ordnung's 21-year tenure. The Hawks target competitive finishes at Beechwood CC Intercollegiate and SAC events, emphasizing scoring improvement and team depth. Ordnung's leadership leverages Murfreesboro facilities for sustained DII Southeast Region performance.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Chowan's family-like Brave culture thrives on our picturesque historic campus with modern facilities. Off-campus, Murfreesboro's charm and Outer Banks beaches refresh; students love small classes, attentive profs, Hawk games, service events, and tight bonds that make college feel like home."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Chowan men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 54 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and a few low‑round scores in the 60s. The Hawks consistently place inside the top half of fields, showing steady improvement and solid depth in multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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