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Shaw University

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit

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

Top 97% in Earnings

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shaw University has an acceptance rate of 30.5%.