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#4723 of 14,131 In the World
#1310 of 2,597 In North America
#1233 of 2,496 In the United States
#33 of 65 In North Carolina
#3 of 6 In Raleigh
#3289 of 4,425 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
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Religion
Baptist
Acceptance rate
30%
Avg. cost to attend
$14,111 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
843
Graduates
119
Male:Female Ratio
47:53
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
shawu.edu

Shaw University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Shaw University has an acceptance rate of 30% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 30% 30% 31%
Applicants 10,699 4,329 6,281
Admissions 3,261 1,293 1,955
Freshmen enrolled full time 182 113 69
Freshmen enrolled part time 4 2 2

487 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

140 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Black or African American 617 (64%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 147 (15%)
Nonresident Alien 90 (9%)
Two or more races 44 (5%)
Hispanic 32 (3%)
White 23 (2%)
Asian 5 (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Shaw University is $14,111 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$14,111/year
Average aid awarded
$15,568
Students receiving aid
99%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $12,125
$30-48K $14,508
$48-75K $16,310
$75-110K $15,059
$110K+ $24,706

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $12,408$10,404
Tuition in-state $12,408$10,404
Tuition out-of-state $12,408$10,404
Fee in-district $4,768$2,784
Fee in-state $4,768$2,784
Fee out-of-state $4,768$2,784

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 773
Combined charge for room and board $8,940
Room charge $4,040
Meal charge $4,900

Shaw University majors

Shaw University has granted 184 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 41 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shaw University.

Major Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 40
Mass Communication & Media Studies 21
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 16
Social Work 16
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 16
Divinity & Ministry 15
Psychology, General 14
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 10
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
Sociology, General 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
Political Science and Government, General 7
Computer Science 6
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 3
Music, General 3
Religious Education 3
Accounting 2
Education, Other 1
Grand Total 184 41

Shaw University has a graduation rate of 20%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 20% 19% 21%
  • Full-time retention rate - 56%
  • Part-time retention rate - 14%

Publications & Citations

Shaw University has published 281 scientific papers with 4,625 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Law, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Computer Science.

Publications
281
Citations
4,625

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
198 / 3,486
Political Science
141 / 2,613
Sociology
137 / 2,572
Medicine
134 / 3,078
Law
131 / 2,558
Environmental Science
120 / 2,124
Biology
109 / 2,814
Philosophy
106 / 1,438
Psychology
95 / 1,724
Computer Science
89 / 1,993
History
81 / 872
Engineering
69 / 965
Mathematics
66 / 1,416
Physics
66 / 896
Geography and Cartography
64 / 708
Economics
63 / 1,430
Pathology
61 / 1,356
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
60 / 566
Chemistry
55 / 1,388
Geology
52 / 1,044
Ecology
49 / 1,216
Development Studies
48 / 1,379
Business
47 / 727
Archaeology
47 / 515
Psychiatry
46 / 1,029
Genetics
43 / 1,521
Anthropology
40 / 612
Quantum and Particle physics
39 / 519
Public Health
36 / 1,439
Gerontology
35 / 1,144
Art & Design
35 / 227
Statistics
35 / 1,144
Demography
34 / 1,299
Paleontology
34 / 898
Organic Chemistry
32 / 458
Biochemistry
31 / 791
Nursing
31 / 1,193
Linguistics
30 / 473
Education Majors
29 / 482
Social Psychology
28 / 655

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 2 22
1993 5 12
1994 7 15
1995 1 13
1996 5 14
1997 5 14
1998 3 21
1999 3 14
2000 1 26
2001 3 21
2002 1 22
2003 4 29
2004 7 40
2005 8 46
2006 6 52
2007 12 51
2008 16 81
2009 11 113
2010 17 176
2011 19 188
2012 22 234
2013 12 239
2014 9 258
2015 6 238
2016 5 234
2017 9 213
2018 4 243
2019 9 311
2020 2 288
2021 6 305
2022 8 297
2023 20 291
2024 5 257
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Shaw University alumni

  1. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr

    Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1908-1972 (aged 64)
    Enrolled in Shaw University
    Studied in 1934
    Occupations
    founderpoliticianpastorjournalist
    Biography

    Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971. He was the first African American to be elected to Congress from New York, as well as the first from any state in the Northeast. Re-elected for nearly three decades, Powell became a powerful national politician of the Democratic Party, and served as a national spokesman on civil rights and social issues. He also urged United States presidents to support emerging nations in Africa and Asia as they gained independence after colonialism.

  2. Shirley Caesar

    Shirley Caesar
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1938-.. (age 87)
    Occupations
    singer
    Biography

    Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, nee Caesar,, known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer. Her career began in 1951, when she signed to Federal Records at the age of 12. Throughout her seven decade career, Caesar has often been referred to as the "First Lady of Gospel Music", and "The Queen of Gospel Music". She has won eleven Grammy Awards, fifteen Dove Awards, and fourteen Stellar Awards.

  3. James Smith

    James Smith
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1953-.. (age 72)
    Occupations
    boxer
    Biography

    James "Bonecrusher" Smith is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1981 to 1999 and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1986 to 1987.

  4. Ella Josephine Baker

    Ella Josephine Baker
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1903-1986 (aged 83)
    Enrolled in Shaw University
    Graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    women's rights activistactivistpublic figurecivil rights advocate
    Biography

    Ella Josephine Baker was an African-American civil rights and human rights activist. She was a largely behind-the-scenes organizer whose career spanned more than five decades. In New York City and the South, she worked alongside some of the most noted civil rights leaders of the 20th century, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Thurgood Marshall, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr. She also mentored many emerging activists, such as Diane Nash, Stokely Carmichael, and Bob Moses, as leaders in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

All 31 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names Shaw U
Founded 1865
Motto Pro Christo et Humanitate
For Christ and Humanity
Colors maroon, white
Total FTE staff 239
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Location and contacts

Address 118 East South Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
United States
City population 468,000
Phone 9195468200

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