School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Shaw University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone919-546-8200
WEBwww.shawu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.shawu.edu/Admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/
Financial Aidwww.shawu.edu/Admissions/Financial_Aid.aspx
Net Price Calculatorwww.shawu.edu/Net_Price_Calculator/
Athleticwww.shawbears.com/information/Compliance
Disability Servicewww.shawu.edu/Students/Counseling_Center.aspx?id=4470
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Diverse Fields
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Shaw University is 30.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.01%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate30.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)6.01 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

Shaw's 2024 tuition & fees is $17,272 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.81% compared to the last year's rate ($16,480).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,188. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$17,272
Graduate Tuition & Fees$13,188
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,067 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 170 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Shaw has 924 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 143 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,067
Undergraduate Students924
Graduate Students143
Online Enrollment170

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Shaw offers 22 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Shaw
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs22 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification