Shaw University

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

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  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  2,722

  Full time

  2,426

  Part time

  296

  Men full time

  991

  Women full time

  1,435

  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

  Master's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

• Shaw University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  6,067

  Admitted

  2,668

  Enrolled

  612

  Admitted %

  44%

  Shaw University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Recommended

  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

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  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

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  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  -

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  -

  Shaw University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  -

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  -

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  -

  Hispanic

  -

  White/Non-Hispanic

  -

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  11%

• Shaw University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $12,580

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $12,580

  Books and Supplies

  $1,100

  On-campus room and board

  $7,560

  Off-campus room and board

  $7,200

  Shaw University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  97%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  79% , $5,527 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  13% , $4,685 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  90% , $8,916 on average

• Shaw University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	7	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	8	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	8	84	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	19	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	12	0
  Computer Science	0	1	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	2
  Education, Other	0	1	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	4	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Athletic Training/Trainer	0	1	0
  Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	0	5	0
  Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy	0	3	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	6	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	1	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Environmental Science	0	1	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	0	4	0
  Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies	0	6	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other	0	19	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	1	0
  Physics, General	0	1	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	33	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	5	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0	2	0
  Social Work	0	26	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	51	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  International Relations and Affairs	0	1	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	9	0
  Sociology	0	26	0
  Theology and Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Divinity/Ministry	0	0	33
  Religious Education	0	0	5
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	1	0
  Music, General	0	5	0

• Shaw University Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  July 30

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Fall application deadline

  July 30

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  July 30

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  College will notify student by

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  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

  Financial Aid

  Financial aid priority deadline

  March 1

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

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  Early Decision/Action

  Early decision deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

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  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

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  Transfer Students

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  July 30

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

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  Shaw UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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  Shaw University

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  Shaw

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