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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.
Established
1865
Motto
Pro Christo Et Humanitate
Mascot
The Bear
Type
Private historically Black university
Division
Division II
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30%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
839Students
11:1Student:Faculty
20%Grad Rate
$34,409Earnings 10yr
$14,083Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate30.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$17,176
Room & Board$8,940
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$29,659
Average Net Price$14,083
Median Debt at Graduation$32,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$345
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,125
$30–48K$14,508
$48–75K$16,310
$75–110K$15,059
$110K+$24,706
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,083
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/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
Programs (32)
Student Body
Undergrads
839
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
65%
Race & Ethnicity
White 3%
Black 63%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate20.3%
Freshman Retention56.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$26,148
8 Years$31,522
10 Years$34,409
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,100
Men
$31,100
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from NC state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Raleighpop. 470K
1 mi(2 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
130 mi(225 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
234 mi(406 min)