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Shaw University

Tuition
17,272
Students
1,176
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

1,176

Graduation Rate

20%

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Admissions

Acceptance Rate30.48%

Apply

10,699

Accepted

3,261

Attend

186

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$17,272

Out-of-State

$17,272

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,406

State/Local Grants

$5,871

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,688

Graduate

In-State

$13,188

Out-of-State

$13,188

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$14,815

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$8,940

Books & Supplies

$1,300

Personal Expenses

$3,440

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

18

Average Assistance

$14,310

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

1

Average Assistance

$3,000

Academics

Graduation Rate20%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Social Work
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Religious Education

Student Body

Students Enrolled1,176

Undergraduate

1,015

Graduate

161

Full-Time

84

Part-Time

16

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Tennis

Women's

  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Softball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No