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Shaw University

118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Tel: (919)546-8200
Private not-for-profit | 2,182 students
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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 both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 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.

School Overview:

Shaw University
CountyWake County, NC
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		148 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment2,182 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students		1,986 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students		196 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students		2,030 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students		152 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		-2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		1%3%
% Black		97%6%
% White		2%84%
% Two or more races		-2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$14,414$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$14,414$24,744
 
Percent Admitted48%64%

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • The University offers 30 undergraduate majors and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Three of its academic programs also have national accreditation. The Shaw Divinity School is one of only a handful of divinity schools in the state of North Carolina to earn full accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States. The kinesiotherapy program is accredited by the American Kinesiotherapy Association and the teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The latter program is also approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
  • Shaw University is the oldest historically Black university in the South. Located in Raleigh, NC, the University was founded in 1865. Two colleges, one school, and ten departments constitute a variety of academic offerings that are geared toward today’s employment market.
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Nearby Schools:

Shaw University
0 mi. away
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