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Shaw University
Raleigh, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 80% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Shaw University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Raleigh, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 875 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
875 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
80% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
80%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,401
Earnings 5yr: $44,619
Debt: $34,265
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,981
Earnings 5yr: $48,588
Debt: $38,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,010
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,299
Earnings 5yr: $41,000
Debt: $37,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $28,545
Earnings 5yr: $34,207
Debt: $42,500
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,627
Debt: N/A
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $31,390
Debt: $39,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,512
In-State Tuition$17,538
Out-of-State Tuition$17,538
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
66%
Pell Grants
71%
Take Loans
17%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$26,148
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,409
Completion Signals
22%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
52%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$28,163
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