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Overview |
Shaw University | |||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 962 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | shawu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Shaw University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,408 | |||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $14,111 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,568 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% |
Admission |
Shaw University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 10,699 | |||
| Admitted | 3,261 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | |||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | |||
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| % Men | 5% | |||
| % Women | 7% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 1% | |||
| % Black | 58% | |||
| % Hispanic | 0% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 39% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 55% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | |||
Campus |
Shaw University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/