Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · private nonprofit · 875 undergraduates
Shaw University is a private nonprofit university in Raleigh, NC with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 80% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
80%
Avg net price
$16,512/yr
sticker $30,861
Graduation rate
22%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
875
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What is Shaw University's acceptance rate?
Shaw University has an acceptance rate of about 80%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
How much does Shaw University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $16,512 per year at Shaw University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $30,861.
What is the graduation rate at Shaw University?
About 22% of students at Shaw University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.