Shaw University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,144
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Shaw University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Shaw University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shaw University is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Shaw University is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Shaw University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,480

Cost of attendance at Shaw University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,480

Cost of attendance at Shaw University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Shaw University received on average $15,344 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,344

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	225	82%	$5,378	$1,209,940
Other Federal Grant	240	87%	$6,852	$1,644,374
State Grant/Scholarships	141	51%	$6,154	$867,776
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	214	78%	$7,763	$1,661,318
Total Grant & Scholarships	272	99%	$15,344	$4,173,468

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shaw University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shaw University students is 16.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 11.8%.

16.3%

African American 21.5% 26 students
unknown 13.2% 36 students
International Students 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Shaw University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shaw University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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