Shaw University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Shaw University was $15,498. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Shaw University

Shaw University net price calculator

$15,498

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Shaw University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,498	$2,287 (13%)	$14,250	$16,162	$17,769	$19,016	$18,943
2021	$17,785	$1,061 (6%)	$22,471	$24,312	$27,220	$27,908	$29,686
2020	$18,846	$73	$18,288	$19,085	$20,315	$24,967	$25,296
2019	$18,773	$351 (2%)	$17,533	$18,503	$19,526	$23,896	$24,013
2018	$18,422	$396 (2%)	$17,496	$18,966	$21,300	$23,861	$23,869
2017	$18,026	$736 (4%)	$17,295	$18,407	$21,104	$24,171	$24,724
2016	$18,762	$580 (3%)	$23,432	$24,287	$27,167	$29,235	$29,359
2015	$19,342	$871 (5%)	$23,549	$24,609	$27,660	$28,608	$29,344
2014	$18,471	--	$18,089	$18,944	$20,250	$22,544	$26,222

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Shaw University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2021	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2020	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2019	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2018	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2017	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2016	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2015	$30,270	No change	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2014	$30,270	$2,066 (7%)	$16,480	$12,490	$1,300
2013	$28,204	--	$14,414	$12,490	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Shaw University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,144 dormitories available to its students at $3,842 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Shaw University is $427 per month.
Does Shaw University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Shaw University for one academic year is $4,672, which works out to $519 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Shaw University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Shaw University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,440

If living off-campus, with family: $4,390

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,390
How much is Shaw University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Shaw University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Shaw University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$492	$578
For out-of-state students	$492	$578

Housing and Meal

Shaw University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Shaw University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,672	$3,842	N/A	19	1,144
2021	$4,672	$3,842	N/A	19	1,095
2020	$4,672	$3,842	N/A	21	1,247
2019	$4,316	$3,842	N/A	21	1,102
2018	$4,316	$3,842	N/A	21	971
2017	$4,316	$3,842	N/A	21	1,049
2016	$4,316	$3,842	N/A	21	1,208

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shaw University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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