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118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
p. 919-546-8200
w. www.shawu.edu

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationBaptist
Congressional District3702

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Shaw University?
1504th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $9,336 $9,336 $9,336
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,360 $2,360 $2,360
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $389 $389 $389
FT Graduate Tuition $8,388 $8,388 $8,388
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,840 $1,840 $1,840
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $466 $466 $466
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $23,436 $23,436 $23,436
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $24,216 $24,216 $24,216
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,016 $17,016 $17,016

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $10,840 $11,696 $10,840 $11,696 $10,840 $11,696
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,100 $1,300
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,800 $7,200
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,550 $3,240
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,800 $7,200
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,550 $4,020
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,550 $4,020

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 5,565 (2,148 male / 3,417 female)
Admitted 2,034 (732 male / 1,302 female)
Admission rate 37%
First-time Enrollment 556 (235 male / 321 female)
FT Enrollment 532 (224 male / 308 female)
PT Enrollment 24 (11 male / 13 female)
Total Enrollment2,538

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Shaw University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Shaw University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Basketball Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc

SAT Test Admission

1381st for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results %
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 650 / 850

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,232
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$3,400
Board Fee$3,800

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 8 780 2 4 22 74 894
Accounting 2 12 14
Athletic Training/Trainer 4 4
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 6 10
Business Administration and Management, General 180 2 12 18 212
Chemistry, General 2 2
Computer Science 6 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 24 4 28
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 84 14 98
Curriculum and Instruction 2 2
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 68 2 2 72
Elementary Education and Teaching 6 6
English Language and Literature, General 6 2 8
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 2
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 2 2
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16 16
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 2 34
Mass Communication/Media Studies 52 4 56
Mathematics, General 2 2
Music, General 2 4 6
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 20 24
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 50 2 52
Political Science and Government, General 8 8
Psychology, General 46 4 50
Public Administration 14 14
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 2 2
Religion/Religious Studies 2 2
Religious Education 16 16
Social Work 62 2 18 82
Sociology 44 4 8 56
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 2 2

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Shaw University 2667th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $47,838 ($48,809 male / $46,056 female)
Number of FT Faculty 105 (68 male / 37 female)
Number of PT Faculty 131
FT Faculty Ratio 0.8 : 1
Total Benefits $847,614

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