School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 118 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 546-8275 (800) 214-6683 Fax: (919) 546-8271 [email protected] Contact: Cassandra Clifton Interim Director of Admissions and International Counselor |
Main Address 118 East South Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 546-8200 www.shawuniversity.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,480 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,453 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: Not reported |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management A,B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources & Conservation – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies A,B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A,B Social Sciences International Relations B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Shaw University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (919) 546-8200 |
| Website: | www.shawu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/Home.jnz?portlet=EX_FormFlow_-_Forms&screen=FormView&screenType=change&form=7a1d5350-a70f-441e-ad03-c85272f3d9f4 |
| Address: | 118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,291 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 18% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 598 (46% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,480 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,480 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,550 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Shaw University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Shaw University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 22 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Shaw University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $16,480 |
| Out-of-state | $16,480 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,188 |
| Out-of-state | $13,188 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 387 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 376 | 96% | $10,550 |
| Student loan aid | 353 | 91% | $6,913 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,223 | 94% | $10,685 |
| Federal student loans | 1,123 | 86% | $7,558 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Shaw University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Shaw University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,311 | 1,605 | 2,706 | Percent admitted | 100% | 59% | 66% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 7% | 5% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Shaw University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,291 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,174 |
| Graduate enrollment | 117 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Shaw University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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