Shaw University

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• 118 East South Street
  Raleigh , NC 27601
  (919) 546-8200
  www.shawu.edu

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  3,631

  Full time

  3,046

  Part time

  585

  Men full time

  1,093

  Women full time

  1,953

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  Shaw University, founded in 1865, is the oldest historically black college of the south. Shaw is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist Church. The University awards degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Shaw University is committed to providing educational opportunities for a diverse population who otherwise might not have the opportunity for education. The primary mission of the University is teaching with the commitment to maintain excellence in research and academic programs that foster intellectual enhancement and technological skills. Additionally, the University stresses character development, which includes religious, cultural, social, and ethical values. Ultimately, Shaw University endeavors to graduate students with demonstrated competencies in their chosen fields of study.

  Shaw University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  Baptist

  Highest degree offered

  Masters and First-professional

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Shaw University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  0%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  86%

  Hispanic

  0%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  1%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  11%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Shaw University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  5,361

  Admitted

  2,614

  Enrolled

  723

  Admitted %

  49%

  Shaw University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Recommended

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Shaw University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  59%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  320

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  420

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  310

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  420

  Students submitting ACT

  18%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  13

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  17

• Shaw University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $10,840

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $10,840

  Books and Supplies

  $1,100

  On-campus room and board

  $6,800

  Off-campus room and board

  $6,800

  Shaw University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  91%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  70% , $4,182 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  43% , $3,583 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  11% , $1,987 on average

• Shaw University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	6	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	13	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	8	102	0
  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	0	1	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	0	1	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	15	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	10	0
  Computer Science	0	1	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	3	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	3	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Athletic Training/Trainer	0	1	0
  Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	0	6	0
  Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	0	2	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	29	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	4	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	0	5	0
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	0	4	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	0	26	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	2	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	1	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	37	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	12	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0	1	0
  Social Work	0	29	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	57	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  International Relations and Affairs	0	2	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	7	0
  Sociology	0	39	0
  Theology and Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Divinity/Ministry	0	0	22
  Religious Education	0	0	6
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	2	0
  Music, General	0	1	0

• Shaw University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Jul 30th

  Fall application deadline

  Jul 30th

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Jul 30th

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Jul 30th

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Shaw University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Shaw University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Shaw University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

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