College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
839
Graduation Rate
20%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,409
Retention Rate
56%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,176
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,176
Avg Net Price
$14,083
Room & Board
$8,940
Total COA
$29,659
Median Debt
$32,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,125
$30,001–48,000
$14,508
$48,001–75,000
$16,310
$75,001–110,000
$15,059
$110,001+
$24,706
Pell Grant Rate: 65%
Federal Loan Rate: 58%
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Sticker Price$26,116
Estimated Net Price$14,083 (avg)
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Shaw University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
20%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,409
Retention Rate
56%
Median Debt
$32,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
22.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
16.3%
Communication
11.4%
Criminal Justice
8.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
8.7%
Social Sciences
8.2%
Psychology
7.6%
Computer Science
4.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
4.9%
Biology
2.7%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 24 | $40,945 |
| Social Work | 20 | $37,637 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 16 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | $29,089 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 12 | $30,121 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 11 | — |
| Psychology, General | 10 | — |
| Sociology | 9 | — |
| Computer Science | 7 | — |
| Biology, General | 6 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 5 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 3 | — |
Demographics
Men 48%Women 52%
White
2.7%
Black
63.2%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More
5.0%
International
10.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.