Shaw University is a small, four-year, primarily residential, private not-for-profit school with 2,710 students enrolled.

This postsecondary institution was founded 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.

Shaw University will give you the opportunity to receive an associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or first-professional degree.

As reported in recent government data, out of 5,632 applications 2,535 were accepted (45%), so it is relatively easy to get admitted at Shaw University.

The undergraduate application fee at Shaw University is $25.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. In addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this postsecondary institution. The graduate application fee is $50.00. The first-professional application fee is also 50 dollars.

The college will consider accepting 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) at entry.

If you would like to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Shaw University is 002962.

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

It is quite difficult to get 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.

Shaw University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 27 programs including Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, and Sociology.

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

Shaw University student retention rate is low at 58% (below North Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Shaw University is very low: 28%.

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - about $9,400 a year. The additional fees at Shaw University (not including tuition costs) are around $2,400 a year; this comes to a total of $11,800 a year.

Shaw University offers a distance learning option, 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, Shaw University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Shaw University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Shaw University accommodates about 1,200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, around $3,400 annually.

According to the recent data, Shaw University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Shaw University in the Safety Report for this school.

The cities around Shaw University are Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Smithfield, and Buies Creek.

If you want to obtain more detailed information about applying to Shaw University, call this school's general information office at (919) 546-8200 or check Shaw University Website.