Shaw University

4-years Private College In Raleigh, NC

Shaw University (referred to as Shaw) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Raleigh, NC. Shaw University is a historically black school.It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Shaw University is $17,176. The school has a total enrollment of 1,067 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Shaw University is Master's degree. It offers Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$17,176 (2023)
Acceptance Rate61.03%
Student Population1,067
Graduation Rate13%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Shaw University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1943 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Shaw University is $17,176 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Shaw University is $13,188 for academic year 2021-2022. Shaw University offers the alternative tuition plans. 74 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $15,202 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Shaw University is 61.03% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.46%. Shaw University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,067 students are attending at Shaw University (924 undergraduate students). There are 61 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 76 part-time faculty working for Shaw University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 206 (full-time) and 120 (part-time). The graduation rate at Shaw University is 13% and the retention rate is 57% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Shaw University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Shaw University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Shaw University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Shaw University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Shaw University Mission Statement
Shaw University exists to advance knowledge, facilitate student learning and achievement, to enhance the spiritual and ethical values of its students, and to transform a diverse community of learners into future global leaders.