Shaw University: Rankings

Updated: March 15, 2026

EduRank

Shaw University ranked 1231st in the United States, 4696th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 21 research topics. Shaw University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 294 academic publications and 4,779 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 41 notable alumni.

Ranking	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
#5226 of 6,639	For Sociology
#5279 of 6,670	For Law
#2237 of 8,074	For Alumni Impact
#4310 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence

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• Medicine
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Acceptance rate and other statistics

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Shaw University ranked 1246th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5607th in the World with 208 publications made and 3,590 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#1246 of 1,763	In the United States
#1326 of 1,854	In North America
#5607 of 7,088	In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Shaw University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Medicine rankings

Shaw University ranked 1233rd for Medicine in the United States and 5561st in the World with 135 publications made and 3,167 citations received. Main research topic: Pathology.

Medicine ranking	Location
#1233 of 1,604	In the United States
#1306 of 1,689	In North America
#5561 of 6,793	In the World

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Medicine Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Shaw University in various areas of Medicine.

Environmental Science rankings

Shaw University ranked 1278th for Environmental Science in the United States and 6039th in the World with 123 publications made and 2,203 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#1278 of 1,637	In the United States
#1360 of 1,727	In North America
#6039 of 6,888	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Shaw University in various areas of Environmental Science.