Shaw University
Raleigh, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 986
Graduate Enrollment: 143
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.34%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 76.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 62.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 51.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 42.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 2.3%
Black: 61.7%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 10.6%
Non-resident alien: 7.1%
Unknown race: 12.3%
Black: 61.7%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 2.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 10.6%
Non-resident alien: 7.1%
Unknown race: 12.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $29,758
In-State tuition: $16,480Out-of-State tuition: $16,480
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,514 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,440 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,440 (2022)
Average Family Income: $29,945 (2017)
Median Family Income: $21,406 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 70.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 66.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $32,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $345 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $14,250 |
| $30k-48k | $16,162 |
| $48k-75k | $17,769 |
| $75k-110k | $19,016 |
| $110k+ | $18,943 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 9%6-year graduation rate: 16%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $32,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 19.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 29.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 32.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 9.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 10.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $27,071 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $35,955 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | $42,500 | $429 | $10,139 ($845) | $29,089 ($2,424) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 12 | $39,500 | $371 | $30,121 ($2,510) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 17 | $30,500 | $297 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religious Education. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 20 | $933 | $40,821 ($3,402) | $38,482 ($3,207) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | $37,500 | $397 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 27 | $38,000 | $316 | $28,594 ($2,383) | $37,637 ($3,136) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 26 | $34,265 | $304 | $28,071 ($2,339) | $40,945 ($3,412) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $42,777Full time faculty: 47%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,967,927 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $12,216,763 (2022)