Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Shaw University reported a 30.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Shaw University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Raleigh, NC. The historical average net price is $16,512 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

30.5%

10,699 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,512

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

20.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

51.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

875

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Shaw University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,236
$30,001 – $48,000$16,276
$48,001 – $75,000$21,145
$75,001 – $110,000$14,600
$110,000+$24,966

Top Majors at Shaw University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing30
Parks, Recreation & Fitness25
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice16
Psychology9
Communication & Journalism8
Computer & Information Sciences7
Biological & Biomedical Sciences7
Social Sciences7
Education6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies6

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About Shaw University

Official website: https://www.shawu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.shawu.edu/Admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Shaw University

What is the acceptance rate at Shaw University?

Shaw University reported a 30% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 10,699. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Shaw University?

The historical 30% acceptance rate suggests Shaw University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Shaw University?

The stored historical average net price at Shaw University is $16,512 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $15,568 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Shaw University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Shaw University is 21%. its stored first-year retention rate is 52%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Shaw University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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