About Shaw University

Founded in 1865, Shaw University. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,713 full time undergraduate students, and 131 full time graduate students.

The Shaw University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 76 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Shaw University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate48%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 7 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

22% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 4% were in the top quarter, and 1% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Shaw University.

10%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
67%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
24%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
52%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
15%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
29%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
67%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
24%
“I feel extremely safe”
10%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
14%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
52%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
10%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
71%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
20%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
15%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
15%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    59 Students rated on-campus housing 2.9 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    46 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    62 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    70 Students rated campus facilities 3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    70 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    69 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    69 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    70 Students rated academics 3.2 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

Shaw University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Shaw University?

23 Students rated Shaw University

Felton - 08/26/2019

Shaw University is a school that tries to get all students involved. You can feel the culture within the school. They do different things inside the school to make it better and they also hold events on school campus that usually attracts the whole campus to participate.

Jaden - 07/20/2019

I like Shaw University, when I arrived there the people I met were so nice with helping my With my classes and I love the campus because it’s so small to the point where you can’t be late a class even if it’s across the campus. Not only but also my fellow peers that I met where really nice with helping me if I need help to a class.

Teniya - 05/30/2019

Shaw is a good school and is in a great location. The professors are here to help you. The girls dorms and bathrooms can be upgraded. I like that the classes aren't that large and if you communicate with your professors they will assist. The faculty is very knowledgeable when you have concerns referring to your classes to take for the upcoming semester. With this being my first year, I have met some great people this year. Shaw has made me become independent. My parents aren't at the school to do everything for me. I had to learn how to do it on my own. I would recommend Shaw to any incoming freshman.

Katherine - 11/29/2018

Shaw University needs improvements all around. From the financial aid to professors, and to facilities.

Shaw University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Shaw University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Shaw University is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Stay focused, and calm and collected its just another walkthrough of accomplishing your dreams.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known the living conditions before I went Shaw University. The are bats in the ceilings, dirt and grime in the bathrooms, and alot of dust in the ventilation systems. I was a part of the protest that made the media. I will be transferring from Shaw University in the spring semester.

    Read all 19 answers

  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Very friendly, very diverse but have many issues personally and some can find themselves very childish

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A strong and motivated individuals should attend shaw university. The reason i say that is because i have never lived this way in my life until i came ot college and that i not a good thing at all.

    Read all 16 answers

  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school was not enough parking space and school was not big enough for the number of students attending school.

    Read all 14 answers

  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is a family; a family that has no money right now and is living in a terrible house with okay food and theives as parents.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about how compassonate and caring my professor are at my school and how they only expect the students to strive for exellence and I also brag about how diverse and unity my school is and how the students and professor are like a family who prays together and pray together. I brag about how I feel connected to the students and the professors and how they really care and really wants everyone to do the best that they can.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    I consider the unity and compassionate that the faculty show toward the student as the best thing about my school; and also the motivation and willingness to help students so tha they can achieve their career goal is a plus for my school as well.

    Read all 9 answers

  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    tradition and having pride in one another.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe the type of person that shouldn't attend this university is the kind of person that don't want an education. This university is on the move and is about graduating students who wants to learn and progress in the professional world, and for somebody who don't want an education, they would just be wasting their time and money.

    Read all 8 answers

  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The people

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Unorganized

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    My professors know my name because the classes are so small. The largest I've seen is about 30 students. Some students do go to the library to study but you'll always see someone just randomly browsing the web or being loud. My favorite class so far is English Composition. It has challenged me to think about what I'm writing much more so than I have before. The class I hate the most is my math class. The professor doesn't really elaborate on things and he's very hard to understand at times.

    Read all 2 answers

  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    FOOTBALL

    Read all 1 answers

  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    N/A

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

1,713

Total Undergrad Enrollment

131

Total Grad Students

34%

Out-Of-State

64%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

46%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
66%
% Hispanic/Latino
N/A
% White or Caucasian
1%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Shaw University receive some sort of financial aid. 89% were awarded federal grants. While 91% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$16,480

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$8,158

Room and Board

25,938

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,395
$30 - $48K
$18,507
$48 - $75K
$21,204
$75 - $110K
$24,271
$110K & UP
$24,824

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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