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Shaw University Computer Science Programs

Shaw University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Raleigh, NC. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Shaw University?

Contact information for Shaw University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	118 East South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone:	9195468200
Website:	www.shawu.edu/
Admissions:	www.shawu.edu/Admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.shawu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Shaw University?

You can apply to Shaw University online at: https://www.shawu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

Shaw University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Shaw University

Here’s what Shaw University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Shaw University?

Shaw University maintains an acceptance rate of 80%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 4% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Shaw University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,580	1,964	76%
Women	4,810	3,960	82%

Can I Afford Shaw University?

The average net price after aid at Shaw University is $14,083. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,792
In-State Fees	$4,946
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,792
Out-of-State Fees	$4,946
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,738
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,738

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Shaw University receive some form of financial aid (182 students).

Nearly 92% of students at Shaw University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $15,006 per student.

66% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,676.

Student Loan Debt

71% of Shaw University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,842 per year.

Shaw University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 161 students enrolled at Shaw University. Shaw University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 839 undergraduate students at Shaw University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shaw University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	603
Hispanic	48
White	14
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	32
Non-Resident	75

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Shaw University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	123
District of Columbia	16
Maryland	13
Georgia	11
South Carolina	9

Additionally, approximately 9.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Shaw University Graduate Student Diversity

119 of Shaw University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Shaw University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Shaw University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	83
Hispanic	1
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Shaw University

Shaw University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

422 undergraduate students at Shaw University took at least one online class — of those, 90 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 45 students took at least one online class and 30 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Shaw University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at Shaw University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	3	—	—	3
Computer Science	3	—	—	3
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Shaw University

Shaw University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Shaw University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.