A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Shaw University are mainly Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Shaw University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
58%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
39%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Shaw University with a gender ratio of 7% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Shaw University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52
|
| Women |
67
|
Shaw University serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
34%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199643 IPEDS survey data for Shaw University.
Last updated February 24, 2025