Shaw University

Raleigh, NC • privateDII | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 941 • Total: 1,078
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 449 (47.7%) • Female: 492 (52.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 5 0.5%
Black/African American 599 63.7%
Hispanic/Latino 33 3.5%
White 26 2.8%
Two or More Races 45 4.8%
International 98 10.4%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
30.5%
3,261 admitted from 10,699 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
20.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
56.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$21,808
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $12,408
Room & Board
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$8,100
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $12,125
$30,001-48,000 $14,508
$48,001-75,000 $16,310
$75,001-110,000 $15,059
$110,001+ $24,706
Students Receiving Pell Grants
89%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$14,111

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division II
Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Bowling Cross Country Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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