School Summary

Shaw University


General Information:

Founded in 1865, Shaw University is seated on 30 acres located in Wake county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

118 E. South Street

Raleigh, NC
27601
For more information call: 800 214-6683. This school has a website at https://www.shawu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/Home.jnz?portlet=EX_FormFlow_-_Forms&screen=FormView&screenType=change&form=7a1d5350-a70f-441e-ad03-c85272f3d9f4


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Class rank
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $9,210.00 $9,210.00
Fees $4,856.00 $4,856.00
Total $14,066.00 $14,066.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.shawu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% 13.00%
Under 50% 82.00%



Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Tennis, Volleyball

Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball


Basketball, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 432
Female 492
Total 924


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 432
Female 492
Total 924

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 65%
Hispanic 0%
Native American 0%
White 3%
Other 30%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 88%
At Least 25 Years Old 12%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 61%
Out Of State 39%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 50%
Live Off Campus 50%


University Convocation, Homecoming, Honors Convocation

Student Government Association, choir, University band, academic clubs, International Student Organization


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 13.9999                                           Education, Other
  • 38.9999                                           Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.