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Shaw University
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    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 both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 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.
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School Overview:
  Shaw University
County Wake County, NC
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,283 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 282 students
Full-Time Graduate 25 students
Part-Time Graduate 8 students
Total Enrollment 2,762 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 1,205 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 94 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 65 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,998
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 41%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,742
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 79%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $3,159
% Students Receiving Loans 2%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,512
School Notes:
  • 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.
  • The University offers 30 undergraduate majors and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Three of its academic programs also have national accreditation. The Shaw Divinity School is one of only a handful of divinity schools in the state of North Carolina to earn full accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States. The kinesiotherapy program is accredited by the American Kinesiotherapy Association and the teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The latter program is also approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
  • Shaw University is the oldest historically Black university in the South. Located in Raleigh, NC, the University was founded in 1865. Two colleges, one school, and ten departments constitute a variety of academic offerings that are geared toward today’s employment market.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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