Shaw University

Frequently asked questions

About Shaw University

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Where is Shaw University located?

Shaw University is located in Raleigh, NC, in the United States.

What type of institution is Shaw University?

Shaw University is a private university based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Shaw University?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Shaw University is approximately 30%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Shaw University?

Shaw University's published in-state tuition is approximately $17,538 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Shaw University?

Shaw University reports total enrollment of approximately 958 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does Shaw University actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Shaw University is approximately $16,512 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $16,236 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $24,966. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

What is the graduation rate at Shaw University?

Shaw University reports a graduation rate of approximately 22%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much student debt do graduates of Shaw University have?

Students who borrowed at Shaw University left with a median of approximately $32,500 in federal loans, and about 71% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of Shaw University earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $34,409 for students who received federal financial aid at Shaw University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about Shaw University?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Shaw University.