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 13% more female students than male students enrolled at Shaw University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Shaw University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
47%
|
Women |
53%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
500
|
Women |
567
|
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%
|
66% 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, 2024