Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Shaw University is a private urban institution in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 839 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
20% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,409 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,083.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (32)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1873, Estey Hall was built in honor of Deacon Jacob Estey and sons of Brattleboro, Vermont, who gave $8,000 ($187,365 in 2021) toward its construction.
- •Estey Hall was the first building constructed in the U.
- •In 1879, a third major building was erected – a chapel and dining hall called the Greenleaf Building.
- •It was the first four-year medical school to train African-American doctors in the South.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
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