Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Shaw University is 61.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.46%. 1,053 men and 1,368 women applied to Shaw and 630 men and 851 women students were accepted.
Among them, 124 men and 76 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Shaw.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,435 | 1,053 | 1,368 | 0 | 14 |
| Admitted | 1,486 | 630 | 851 | 0 | 5 |
| Enrolled | 200 | 124 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.03% | 59.83% | 62.21% | - | 35.71% |
| Yield | 13.46% | 19.68% | 8.93% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 200 first-year students enrolled in Shaw. The proportion of full-time students is 96.50% and part-time students is 3.50%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 62.00% and women students is 38.00%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Shaw.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 200 | 124 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 193 | 119 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Shaw. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shaw University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Shaw University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Shaw.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.shawu.edu/Admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |