Overview

Shaw University is a Comprehensive institution located in Raleigh, NC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC  27601-2399
United States

Contact Phone: 919-546-8200

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,437

Applied

4,542

Accepted

924

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,110

Females Applied

2,969

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,327

Males Applied

1,573

Males Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

2.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Class rank

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 30th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 30th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		13	18

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,792

Private

Fees

4,162

Room only

Financial Aid

8,992

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,846

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,756

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,394

Avg. Loan Aid

9,333

Avg. Grant Aid

5,898

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

924

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.76%
Black or African American	64.92%
White or Caucasian	3.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	1.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.33%
Two or more races	8.39%
Other	12.2%

Gender

Male (46.75%)

Female (53.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
University Convocation, Homecoming and Honors Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, choir, University band, academic clubs and International Student Organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
24-hour electronic surveillance cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		Division 2
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2