Shaw University
118 East South Street
Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 546-8200
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,702 (2,480 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
88% / 12%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
39% / 61%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
91% / 9%
- In-State / Out-of-State
57% / 43%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$11,696
- Room & Board$7,200
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,632
- Students Admitted
2,535
(45%)
- Students Enrolled606
(11%)
- Average High School GPA2.42
- Students in top 10% of HS Class3%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
330-430
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
320-420
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
320-420
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
11-16
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Religious Education
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,632
- Students Admitted
2,535
(45%)
- Students Enrolled606
(11%)
- Average High School GPA2.42
- Students in top 10% of HS Class3%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class12%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class37%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
330-430
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
320-420
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
320-420
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
11-16
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline07/30
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$11,696
- Room & Board$7,200
- Books & Supplies$1,100
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid PackageN/A
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants73%$4,128
- Pell Grants71%$3,388
- Other Federal Grants33%$1,839
- State & Local Grants45%$3,337
- Institutional Grants55%$4,389
- Federal Loans82%$7,190
- Non-Federal Loans9%$7,380
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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