Shaw University
Shaw University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Raleigh, NC. It enrolls about 962 students and admits roughly 30% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Raleigh, NC 27601 |
| County | Wake County |
| Enrollment | 962 |
| Acceptance rate | 30% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,699 / 3,261 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $17,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,272 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 20% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 56% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | Under 1,000 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| Website | www.shawu.edu/ |
| Phone | 9195468200 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 10,699 students applied and 3,261 were admitted. Of those admitted, 186 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $17,272 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 489 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 20% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Shaw University is in Raleigh, NC, Wake County. Its coordinates are 35.7712, -78.6377.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Shaw University?
About 30% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,699 applicants.
How much does Shaw University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $17,272 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Shaw University?
About 962 students are enrolled.