Shaw University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4696 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1309 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1231 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3 of 6 | In Raleigh |
| #3350 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 877
- Graduates
- 87
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 80% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 76% | 82% |
| Applicants | 7,390 | 2,580 | 4,810 |
| Admissions | 5,924 | 1,964 | 3,960 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 119 | 119 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
467 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
120 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 | 692 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 84 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 80 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 52 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (4%) |
| White | 15 (2%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.4%) |
| 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 $16,445 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,236 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,276 |
| $48-75K | $21,145 |
| $75-110K | $15,059 |
| $110K+ | $24,966 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,792 | $10,710 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,792 | $10,710 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,792 | $10,710 |
| Fee in-district | $4,746 | $2,872 |
| Fee in-state | $4,746 | $2,872 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,746 | $2,872 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 773 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,210 |
| Room charge | $4,162 |
| Meal charge | $5,048 |
Shaw University majors
Shaw University has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 45 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 | 30 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 9 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Education, Other | 3 | |
| Religious Education | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 128 | 45 |
Shaw University has a graduation rate of 22%, which is among the 6% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 22% | 15% | 27% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Shaw University has published 294 scientific papers with 4,779 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 12 |
| 1994 | 7 | 15 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 |
| 1996 | 5 | 14 |
| 1997 | 5 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 22 |
| 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 | 187 |
| 2012 | 22 | 234 |
| 2013 | 12 | 240 |
| 2014 | 9 | 258 |
| 2015 | 6 | 239 |
| 2016 | 5 | 234 |
| 2017 | 9 | 213 |
| 2018 | 5 | 243 |
| 2019 | 9 | 312 |
| 2020 | 2 | 288 |
| 2021 | 6 | 305 |
| 2022 | 8 | 298 |
| 2023 | 21 | 293 |
| 2024 | 5 | 259 |
| 2025 | 1 | 191 |
Shaw University alumni
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
- Enrolled in Shaw University
- Studied in 1934
- Occupations
- religious leaderpoliticianjournalistfounderpastor
- 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.
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Shirley Caesar
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, 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". Her accolades include 12 Grammy Awards (along with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award), 15 Dove Awards, and 14 Stellar Awards.
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James Smith
- 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.
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Ella Josephine Baker
- Enrolled in Shaw University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- public figurecivil rights advocatewomen's rights activistactivist
- 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).
General info
| Alternative names | Shaw U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Humanitate For Christ and Humanity |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Total FTE staff | 208 |
| 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 |