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30%
Moderately Selective
17%
Graduation
About Shaw University
Shaw University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 839 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 30% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate is 17%. Graduates earn a median salary of $34,409 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,083 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
30%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
17%
Enrollment
839
Total students
Median Earnings
$34,409
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$17,176
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,176
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,083
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,176/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,083/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$56,332
10-Year Earnings
$344,090
ROI Multiple
6.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Shaw University
Student Outcomes
17%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$34k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
839
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
