Chowan University competes in NCAA Division II (with football).
| Name | Participants | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 |
| Football | 121 | 0 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 |
| Lacrosse | 0 | 21 |
| Soccer | 30 | 25 |
| Softball | 0 | 21 |
| Tennis | 10 | 8 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 16 |
| Bowling | 0 | 10 |