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Shaw University, North Carolina

Overview of Shaw University

Shaw University is in a large city, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a Baptist religious affiliation. Shaw University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Shaw University include business and management, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.

Shaw University Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 330 to 440 for students at Shaw University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 320 and 440. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

Shaw University, in 2005, had 2,762 students (2,569 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.

Student Life

Many students at Shaw University are part-timers. Dorm living is common. Shaw University makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Shaw University, founded in 1865, is the oldest historically black college of the south. Shaw is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist Church. The University awards degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Shaw University is committed to providing educational opportunities for a diverse population who otherwise might not have the opportunity for education. The primary mission of the University is teaching with the commitment to maintain excellence in research and academic programs that foster intellectual enhancement and technological skills. Additionally, the University stresses character development, which includes religious, cultural, social, and ethical values. Ultimately, Shaw University endeavors to graduate students with demonstrated competencies in their chosen fields of study."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Shaw University

Shaw University
118 E South St
Raleigh, NC 27601
General Phone: (919) 546-8200
Admissions Phone: (919) 546-8275
Financial Aid Phone: (919) 546-8240
http://www.shawu.edu

Shaw University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Shaw University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management140business management, accounting, international business
Liberal Arts57sociology, liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, international relations
Security And Law Enforcement54criminal justice and safety
Religion And Philosophy45ministry, philosophy and religious studies, religious education, religion
Therapy And Counseling44psychology
Family And Social Work39social work, public administration
Computer Science And Engineering20computer and info science, computer science
Media17mass communication
Science10biology, physics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy, exercise science
Education And Teaching5elementary school teaching
Medical Support And Technology3audiology and speech pathology
Mathematics2mathematics
Music1music
Drama And Performing Arts1drama

Number of programs and degrees for Shaw University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree41126
First-professional degree251
Associate's degree72
Master's degree21

Student Body

Shaw University is a historically black college.

In 2005, Shaw University had a total enrollment of 2,762 students (2,569 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men47%
Women53%
Full-Time93%
Part-Time7%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate93%
Graduate1%
First Professional6%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White2%
Black88%
Hispanic0%
American Indian0%
Other Races8%
(Foreign Students)3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina47%
Virginia9%
Georgia7%
Maryland6%
New Jersey5%
New York4%
South Carolina4%
California3%
District of Columbia3%
Florida3%
Pennsylvania2%
Michigan1%
Illinois1%
Massachusetts1%
Connecticut1%
Minnesota1%
Missouri1%
Ohio1%

Shaw University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time69 %
Part-Time25 %

Shaw University Room and Board (2005)

Shaw University offers campus housing for 1,205 of its 2,569 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Raleigh, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Shaw University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,0531,70856%44926%
Men1,18266957%21031%
Women1,8711,03956%23923%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal330440
SAT Math320440
ACT Verbal1118
ACT Math1417
ACT Composite1418

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT47%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT14%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (919) 546-8275

Shaw University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,438
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,438
Room and board$ 6,050
Room charge$ 2,840
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,210
Books and supplies$ 700
Other expenses$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Shaw University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (919) 546-8240

Shaw University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*1*
Associate professorcalendar year9$59,2642*
Assistant professorcalendar year7$53,9975$50,361
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year18$58,3869$52,978

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*0*
Associate professoracademic year13$51,1775$44,816
Assistant professoracademic year26$40,96815$41,974
Instructoracademic year12$35,1736$35,093
All faculty totalacademic year52$42,40426$40,933

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Shaw University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
BasketballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
BaseballCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association
TrackCentral Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total13449183
Football72072
Track141630
Basketball161329
Baseball15015
All Other Sports172037

Shaw University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Shaw University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Shaw University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Shaw University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Shaw University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Shaw University % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Shaw University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Shaw University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Shaw University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Shaw University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Shaw University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Shaw University % of degrees in business and management
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Shaw University % students on athletic fin. aid
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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