Shaw University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Online | shawu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| 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 12,157 prospective students applied, and 6,365 were granted admission. Of those admitted 391 enrolled in the school. 1,310 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 101 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $11,808 plus fees of $4,672.
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Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| B |
Bennett College for WomenGreensboro, North Carolina |
| A |
Averett UniversityDanville, Virginia |
| C |
Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro, North Carolina |
| J |
Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, North Carolina |
| V |
Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, Virginia |
| P |
Paine CollegeAugusta, Georgia |
| A |
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, Kentucky |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199643 IPEDS survey data for Shaw University.
