Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Shaw University

Shaw University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Raleigh, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 875 students. The acceptance rate is 80%. 22% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,409.

80%

Acceptance

$16,512

Net price

875

Enrollment

22%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

80%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,512

Average net price

$17,538

In-state tuition

$17,538

Out-of-state tuition

$9,210

Room & board

$1,300

Books & supplies

$30,861

Total cost of attendance

66%

Students receiving Pell grants

71%

Students with federal loans

$32,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$16,236

$30–48K

$16,276

$48–75K

$21,145

$110K+

$24,966

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business30.5%

Parks & Recreation14.9%

Computer Science9.9%

Psychology7.1%

Social Sciences7.1%

Criminal Justice7.1%

Multidisciplinary4.3%

Biology3.5%

Communications3.5%

Education2.8%

After Graduation

$34,409

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$26,148

Median earnings (6 yrs)

22%

Graduation rate

52%

Retention rate

58%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,287

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

875

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

40%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

72%

Hispanic

Two or more races

White

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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