Overview of Shaw University

Shaw University is a four-year, private, HBCU, Baptist institution. Shaw students can select from about 30 undergraduate degree programs, and academics are backed by a 16 to 1 student/faculty ratio. Students can stay active outside of the classroom through participation in a wide range of organizations and clubs. In athletics, the Shaw University Bears play in the NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,411 (1,305 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male/58% Female
• 96% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $16,480
• Books: $1,300
• Room and Board: $8,158
• Other Expenses: $3,440
• Total Cost: $29,378

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 88%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $10,982
  • Loans: $7,308

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, General; Social Work; Mass Communication/Media Studies; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; and Education

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 47%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 7%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 15%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Tennis
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Overview of Shaw University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. This institution has a robust admissions process that involves a multitude of academic measures. Applicants must complete an online application. A persuasive essay and glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Shaw University Acceptance Rate: 52%
• Shaw University has test-optional admissions
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 383/460
  • SAT Math: 380/460
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 13/16
  • ACT English: -/-
  • ACT Math: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Shaw University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Shaw University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Rust College, Central State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Lane College

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Shaw University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Albertus Magnus College, Texas Southern University, California State University Dominguez Hills, Pine Manor College, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Paul Quinn College, Jarvis Christian College

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Shaw University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Southern Vermont College, Alabama State University, College of St. Elizabeth

Applying to Shaw University

Application Deadline: July 30

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.shawu.edu/FreshmanAdmissions/?section=Admissions

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/Home.jnz?portlet=EX_FormFlow_-_Forms&screen=FormView&screenType=change&form=070c51e7-11d4-40b3-a233-54f545a33c64

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.shawu.edu/Academics/Department_of_Education.aspx?id=3871

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://bearsnet.shawu.edu/ICS/Admissions/