Overview
Student Population
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Online | shawu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | 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 6,437 prospective students applied, and 4,542 were granted admission. Of those admitted 286 enrolled in the school. 1,135 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 148 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,808 plus fees of $4,672.
Explore all HBCUs
Other Colleges to Consider
Students considering Shaw University are frequently interested in these similar colleges.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Insufficient data is available for this college to calculate an overall rating.
Explore Shaw University
Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $4,672 |
| Room and Board | $8,514 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,440 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,734 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Human Services | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199643 IPEDS survey data for Shaw University.
Current students may use the Shaw University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.