Shaw University Admission Requirements

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Shaw University Admission Overview

Shaw University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Shaw University admitted 80.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.6 GPA (B-). Shaw University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shaw University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shaw University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

80.2%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The Shaw University acceptance rate is 80.2%. Last year, 5,924 of 7,390 applicants were admitted. That is the 41st lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Shaw University and can you get accepted?

Shaw University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Shaw University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 4% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shaw University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.6

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.6

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Shaw University typically have around a 2.6 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades. Shaw University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #54 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

82% of Shaw University freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Shaw University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	5%
Top 25% of class	5%
Top 50% of class	18%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Shaw University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,810	2,580	7,390
Accepted	3,960	1,964	5,924
Acceptance Rate	82%	76%	80%
Enrolled	121	122	243
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	3%	6%	4%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Shaw University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Shaw University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 30, 2027

Days left to Apply

333

Applicants have 333 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 30, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Shaw University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Shaw University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Shaw University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 80.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.6 GPA (about an B- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025