Shaw University: Ranking & Review
| Raleigh rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1662 | 5937 Top 36% |
Shaw University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 48% | 55% |
| Applicants | 12,060 | 4,483 | 7,577 |
| Admissions | 6,375 | 2,174 | 4,201 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 493 | 202 | 291 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 1,660 | 694 | 966 |
800 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
175 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $25. Application fee for graduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Shaw University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $29,378 | $29,378 |
| Off-campus | $30,270 | $30,270 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $8,158 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Shaw University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 971 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $11,808 | $11,808 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $4,672 | $4,672 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $492 | $492 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $10,404 | $10,404 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $2,784 | $2,784 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $578 | $578 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 32 | 32 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 26 | 26 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 26 | 26 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 19 | 19 | |
| Psychology | 18 | 18 | |
| Education | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 14 | 14 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 13 | 13 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 11 | 11 | |
| Social Sciences | 9 | 9 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 7 | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 6 | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | 5 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 183 | 24 | 207 |
A total of 183 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Shaw University.
At the master's level 24 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 18% | 12% | 23% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Shaw U |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Pro Christo et Humanitate For Christ and Humanity |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 259 |
| Instructional FTE | 98 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | shawu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 East South Street Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 440,000 |
| Phone | 9195468200 |
| Fax | +1 (919) 546 8301 |