Shaw University North Carolina

Historically Black university in Raleigh focused on business and management with selective admissions and low tuition.

College statistics

Address:
118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC
27601
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.shawu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$12,792
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,792
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$22,002
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$22,002
Room and Board:
$9,210
Total Student Enrollment:
962
Acceptance Rate:
30.5%
Endowment (End of Year):
$14,298,337
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Shaw University is a private, historically Black institution in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a primary focus on business, management, marketing, and related fields. Founded with a mission to serve African American students, Shaw enrolls approximately 962 undergraduates in a city setting.

Annual tuition is $12,792 with a total cost of attendance of $22,002 when room and board are included. The university maintains selective admissions, accepting 30.5% of applicants. Many students receive financial aid that reduces their out-of-pocket costs below the published rate.

Shaw's Economic Mobility Index reflects higher access with medium earnings outcomes, positioning the university as a pathway for working-class and first-generation students. The 4-year graduation rate and support services should be discussed directly with admissions to understand student success resources. For more information, visit www.shawu.edu/.

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