Avg Earnings (5yr)
$26,148
Acceptance Rate
31%
Graduation Rate
17%
Annual Tuition
$17,176
At a Glance
Total Students
839
Retention Rate
56%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
58%
Median Debt
$32,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Shaw University is a private, non-profit institution with 839 students. The university has a 30.5% acceptance rate and a 56% retention rate. The graduation rate is 16.6%. The in-state tuition is $17,176.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $26,963. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $26,148. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $34,409. The median debt for students is $32,500, and 58.4% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$27k
1 YEAR
$26k
5 YEARS
$34k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of Shaw University report relatively low earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $26,963. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $26,148. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $34,409. The median debt for graduates is $32,500, and 58.4% of students receive financial aid.
Shaw University has a low graduation rate of 16.6% and a retention rate of 56%. The university has a very selective admissions process, accepting only 30.5% of applicants. The in-state tuition is $17,176.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Communication and Media Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Psychology, General
Sociology
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
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Campus Location
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC 27601
Shaw University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.