Shaw University Review

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Shaw University is a small, four-year, primarily residential, private not-for-profit school with 2,705 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1865 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Shaw University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and first-professional degree are offered at Shaw University.

Shaw University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Theology and Religion, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Shaw University is low at 58% (below North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Shaw University is very low - 28%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Shaw University is decent -- 24:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Shaw University is 002962. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is quite difficult to be approved for a loan at Shaw University, as 11% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $2,000.

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - $9,400 annually. The additional fees at Shaw University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $2,400; this comes to a total of $11,800 per academic year.

Admissions Information

The college accepts dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

According to government data, 5,632 applications were submitted and 2,535 were accepted (45%); so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Shaw University is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. In addition, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to the college.

The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is also 50 dollars.

If you would like to request more details about admission at Shaw University, call this school's general information office at (919) 546-8200 or check Shaw University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Shaw University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shaw University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Shaw University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- approximately $3,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Shaw University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime data, Shaw University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Raleigh. Other cities to get an education from around Shaw University are Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Smithfield, and Buies Creek.

Shaw University Videos

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Shaw University Location and Maps

Post Address: Shaw University, 118 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601, USA
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