Shaw University Raleigh, North Carolina
118 E South St
Raleigh, North Carolina
27601
919-546-8200
www.shawu.eduShaw University Mission Statement: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 the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Shaw University is committed to providing educational opportunities for a diverse population who otherwise might not have the opportunity for education.
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. Additionally, 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.
Type of Institution
Term Type: Semester
Comparison Group Category:
Not-for-profit 4 yr, Baccalaureate Colleges - General, Southeast, size 1
Geographical Region:
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Chief Administrator:
President Clarence G. Newsome
Title IV Eligibility:
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Degree of Urbanization(Locale): City: Large
Open to Public? Institution is open to the public
Carnegie Information
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Basic:
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Enrollment Profile:
Very high undergraduate
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Graduate Instructional:
Postbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Undergraduate Instructional:
Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Size and Setting
Small four-year, primarily residential
Carnegie Classification 2005 - Undergraduate Profile
Full-time four-year, inclusive
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Room and Board
Provide on-campus housing? Yes
Total Dorm Capacity: 1205
Provide board or meals? Yes, number of meals in the maximum meal plan offered
Number of meals per week:21
Typical room charge per year:$2840
Typical board charge per year:$3210
Combined room/board:$0
Degree Information
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Highest Level Offered: Master's degree
Undergraduate Offering:
Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
Graduate Offering:
Graduate degree or certificate offering
First Professional Offer:
First-professional degree/certificate
Highest Degree Offered: Masters and first-professional
Degree Granting Status: Degree-granting
Historical Black College or University: Yes
Institution has Hospital: No
Institution grants a Medical Degree: No
Institutional Category:
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Athletics
Athletic Association: Yes
NCAA Member: Yes
NAIA Member: Implied no
NJCAA Member: Implied no
NSCAA Member: Implied no
NCCAA Member: Implied no
Other Member: Implied no
Football: Yes
Basketball: Yes
Baseball: Yes
Cross Country/Track: Yes
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