Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Raleigh, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Shaw University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 875 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,409 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 20.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $32,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.06x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,512 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Communications, Sports & Fitness, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,409
Graduation Rate
20.9%
Median Debt
$32,500
Average Net Price
$16,512
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.06x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
875
Admission Rate
80.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$17,538
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,538
Pell Grant Rate
66.4%
Federal Loan Rate
71.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,236
Income $30K–$48K
$16,276
Income $48K–$75K
$21,145
Income $110K+
$24,966

Student Demographics

Women
56.5%
White
1.7%
Black
71.9%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
17.0%

Accreditations

Programs (20)

Bachelor (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $47,401 40
Communications $28,545 21
Sports & Fitness $44,010 20
Criminal Justice & Corrections $43,299 16
Social Work $46,981 16
Psychology Not reported 14
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Not reported 10
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 9
Sociology Not reported 8
Political Science Not reported 7
Computer Science Not reported 6
Biology Not reported 5
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 3
Teacher Education Not reported 3
Music Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 31
Teacher Education Not reported 7
Religious Education Not reported 3
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Accounting Bachelor 2
Education, Other Bachelor 1

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