Shaw University

Raleigh, NC · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Shaw University's 24-acre campus is located in the East Raleigh-South Park Historic District of downtown Raleigh. The campus features a mix of architectural styles, including Second Empire, Italianate, Romanesque Revival and Brutalist designs. Students can also access a 35-acre farm operated by the university. As a co-founding member of the CIAA, Shaw maintains a strong athletic tradition.

Programs Analyzed
5
Avg Grad Earnings
$28,533/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
32/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$17,176/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 65% of students receive Pell Grants and 58% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $12,125 $48,500 5.9x
$30K – $48K $14,508 $58,032 4.9x
$48K – $75K $16,310 $65,240 4.4x
$75K – $110K $15,059 $60,236 4.7x
$110K+ $24,706 $98,824 2.9x
Sticker price (no aid) $17,176 $68,704 4.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Shaw University

5 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
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45 $34,652/yr High 5.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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37 $25,649/yr Moderate 5.0x
Social Work
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31 $31,138/yr Moderate 6.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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24 $18,987/yr Moderate 1.8x
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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21 $32,241/yr Very High 3.6x
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