Raleigh, NC

Shaw University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Shaw University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Raleigh, NC.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification.
Shaw University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

80% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,390 applied, 5,924 accepted, and 243 enrolled in Shaw.
122 men and 121 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $17,738 for undergraduate programs and $13,582 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.70% compared to last year at Shaw University.

Financial Aid

820 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $14,178.
For freshmen, 191 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $15,568.

Student Population

A total of 964 students enrolled Shaw in 2025.
By gender, 453 men and 511 women students are enrolled.
There are 877 undergraduate and 87 graduate students.

24 Major Programs

  • 4 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Shaw is 22%.
The retention rate is 52% for full-time and 52% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
22%
Retention Rate
52%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 126 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Shaw and the average faculty salary is $45,458. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 307 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $56,280.
Number of Faculties
126
Average Faculty Salary
$45,458
Number of Staffs
307
Average Staff Salary
$56,280

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries