School Overview

Shaw University has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Raleigh, NC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

118 E South St
Raleigh, NC 27601
Main Phone: (919) 546-8650
Web Site: www.shawuniversity.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,437 (full-time equivalent) students. 93.7% of students attend full-time, while 6.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 174 male students and 301 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.6% of the student body, while females made up 63.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (86)%.

Shaw University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration

• Journalism

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• General Education
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology

• International Relations
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology

• Health And Fitness
• Parks And Recreation

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Other Philosophy And Religion
• Religion

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Shaw University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Shaw University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Shaw University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.