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Shaw University

Shaw University is a small, private institution located in Raleigh, nc. Shaw University offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 918 undergraduates
cost $16,480 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Shaw University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 61.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shaw University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Psychology, General
Social Work
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,514
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,440
Cost of attendance* $29,734
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $29,734 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,514
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $3,440
Cost of attendance* $29,734
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $29,734 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shaw University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 918, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
phone N/A
address www.shawu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shaw University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shaw University?

Shaw University is located in Raleigh, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Shaw University? 

The acceptance rate for Shaw University is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for Shaw University?

The average high school GPA for Shaw University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shaw University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shaw University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $118,936.

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