Shaw University
Overview
Student Population
1,660
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Online | shawu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Profit Status | Non-profit |
| On campus housing | Yes |
| Degrees Offered | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Shaw University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 12,060 prospective students applied, and 6,375 were granted admission. Of those admitted 493 enrolled in the school. 1,546 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 114 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $11,808 plus fees of $4,672. Shaw University is ranked 1393 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
Unavailable
| GPA | |
|---|---|
| GPA | 2.36 |
Applications Accepted
52.9%
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$11,808
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $4,672 |
| Room and Board | $8,158 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,440 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,378 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
$29,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
27% within 6 years
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Human Services | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |