Shaw University

www.shawu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,408

5.08% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,111

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

30.5%

10,699 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

962

83.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20.2%

99 Graduates

About

Shaw University is a higher education institution located in Wake County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Shaw University were General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), Mass Communication & Media Studies (21 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shaw University. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (124 degrees), 3.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shaw University is $12,408, which is $−16,872 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shaw University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 576 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Shaw University is $12,408, which is $16,872 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,111.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Shaw University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,408

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Shaw University was $12,408. The cost of tuition at Shaw University is $−16,872 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shaw University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,111

2023 Value

0.655%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shaw University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,111. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shaw University grew by 0.655%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shaw University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,307

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shaw University was of $8,307 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shaw University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Shaw University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 20.3% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shaw University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shaw University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 576 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Shaw University received 10,699 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 339% annual growth. Out of those 10,699 applicants, 3,261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 30.5% acceptance rate.

There were 962 students enrolled at Shaw University in 2023.

Shaw University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

30.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,261

Accepted Out of 10,699

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shaw University was 30.5% (3,261 admissions from 10,699 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 61%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 339%, while admissions grew by 119%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shaw University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Shaw University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shaw University had a total enrollment of 962 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shaw University is 806 students and the part-time enrollment is 156. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Shaw University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shaw University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% Black or African American, 4.57% Two or More Races, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% White, 0.52% Asian, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Shaw University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (32.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.8%) and Two or More Races Female (4.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (37.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (34.2%) and Two or More Races Female (1.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shaw University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 962 students. The full-time enrollment at Shaw University is 806 and the part-time enrollment is 156. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at Shaw University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shaw University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shaw University was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Shaw University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shaw University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
617 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
32 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shaw University is 64.1% Black or African American, 4.57% Two or More Races, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, 2.39% White, 0.52% Asian, 0.208% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.208% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 147 students (15.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 27 more women than men received degrees from Shaw University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shaw University is black or african american (124 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Shaw University is General Business Administration & Management (40 degrees awarded), followed by Mass Communication & Media Studies (21 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (20 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shaw University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), and Communications (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shaw University are Other managers (224,578 people), Social workers, all other (185,098 people), Police officers (151,695 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (139,574 people), and Clergy (97,375 people).

The most specialized majors at Shaw University in 2023 are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Communications (21 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), and Protective Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shaw University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Shaw University are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Communications (21 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), and Protective Services (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shaw University are Justice, public order, & safety activities (354,128 people), Elementary & secondary schools (249,995 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (155,113 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,939 people), and Individual & family services (132,843 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shaw University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
21 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shaw University was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shaw University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

126

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Shaw University, which is 0.786 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (126).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shaw University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Shaw University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.11 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Shaw University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.905 times less than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Shaw University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shaw University is Female and White (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.07% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
124 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
32 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shaw University is black or african american (124 degrees awarded). There were 3.88 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (32 degrees).

13.3% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shaw University is black or african american male (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (61 degrees).

Operations

Shaw University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.57M (11.4%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Shaw University had a total salary expenditure of 45.1M. Shaw University employs 34 Assistant professors, 14 Instructors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at Shaw University are Female Assistant professor (18), Male Assistant professor (16), and Female Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shaw University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 44 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2023 Endowment

4.45%

growth from 2022

Shaw University has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Shaw University grew 4.45% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shaw University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2023 Salaries

4.8%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Shaw University paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 29.1% of their overall expenditure ($45.1M) and a 4.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.315% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.77% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Shaw University paid a total of $2.88M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shaw University were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Instructor with 14 employees, and Associate professor with 8 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shaw University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 44 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shaw University was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Female Instructor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shaw University.

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