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Shaw University - Raleigh,North Carolina

52%

Acceptance Rate

$10,634

Avg.Financial Aid

002962

FAFSA Code

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Shaw University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Baptist
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.shawu.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
1,411
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

A private, Baptist university, Shaw University is situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. Interestingly, Shaw University has an ethnically diverse student population. At SU around 56% are Black or African American, 16% belong to two or more races, and 16% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, at the university, around 85% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Ella Baker, James E. Shepard, Willie E. Gary, and Shirley Caesar. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At SU, 42 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9195468200

Fax:

Address

118 East South Street

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
52%
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
None

The admission to Shaw University is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $25, as part of the admission process at SU. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Shaw University, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 118 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, or call (919) 546-8200.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$18,773
Average Annual Cost
$11,808

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$29,378
Other Fees
$4,672
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,158
Budget For Other Expenses
$3,440

Total One Year Cost

$29,378

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $30,002. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($16,480), books and supplies ($1,300), room and boarding ($8,514), and budget for other expenses ($3,915). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

47%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$143

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

1,305

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

82%

Full-time / Part-time

96% / 4%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

Unknown

10%

Black

65%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

42%

Out Of State

54%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$53,196 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 95% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

95%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,842/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,316/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,316/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bears

School Colors

maroon and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

Total Male Athletes

Total Female Athletes

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Soccer

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,514 per year. Shaw University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SU costs around $4,316 per year. The university has enrolled around 40% male and 60% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$29,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$32,146 - $44,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$334 - $457

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,634

Students Receiving Federal Grants

84%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,923

Students Receiving State Aid

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,341

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,869

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,862

$30K - $48K

$10,892

$48K - $75K

$9,869

$75K - $110K

$5,499

> $110K

$5,382

In case the students at Shaw University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $6,242, whereas the financial aid is $4,999. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,578 and institutional aid worth $4,999.

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