Shaw University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4696 of 11,642 | In the World |
| # 1309 of 452 | In North America |
| # 1231 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 34 of 14 | In North Carolina |
| # 3 of 2 | In Raleigh |
| # 3350 of 11,648 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 2 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
80%
Average SAT
940
Average ACT
20
Avg. cost to attend
$16,445 /y
Aid receiving
98%
Undergraduates
877
Graduates
87
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Shaw University has an acceptance rate of 80% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Applicants | 7,390 | 2,580 | 4,810 |
| Admissions | 5,924 | 1,964 | 3,960 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 119 | 119 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 2% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| ■ Hispanic | 5% |
| ■ Black or African American | 72% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
| ■ Unknown | 9% |
Shaw University majors
Shaw University has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs, and 45 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shaw University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 21 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | - | 15 |
| Psychology, General | 9 | - |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | - |
| Social Work | 5 | - |
| Computer Science | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | - |
| Education, Other | 3 | - |
| Religious Education | - | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | - |
| Sociology, General | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | - |
| Music, General | 1 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 128 | 45 |
Publications & Citations
Shaw University has published 294 scientific papers with 4,779 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
208
/ 3,590
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
147
/ 2,693
|
| Sociology |
144
/ 2,639
|
| Law |
136
/ 2,638
|
| Medicine |
135
/ 3,167
|
| Environmental Science |
123
/ 2,203
|
| Biology |
112
/ 2,906
|
| Philosophy |
110
/ 1,469
|
| Psychology |
96
/ 1,773
|
| Computer Science |
89
/ 2,049
|
| History |
86
/ 904
|
| Engineering |
72
/ 998
|
| Physics |
69
/ 932
|
| Geography and Cartography |
66
/ 754
|
| Mathematics |
66
/ 1,450
|
| Economics |
64
/ 1,488
|
| Pathology |
62
/ 1,387
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
60
/ 574
|
| Chemistry |
57
/ 1,442
|
| Geology |
53
/ 1,077
|
| Ecology |
50
/ 1,264
|
| Development Studies |
49
/ 1,430
|
| Archaeology |
48
/ 533
|
| Business |
47
/ 747
|
| Psychiatry |
46
/ 1,062
|
| Genetics |
45
/ 1,558
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
42
/ 535
|
| Anthropology |
42
/ 641
|
| Art & Design |
37
/ 233
|
| Public Health |
36
/ 1,481
|
| Gerontology |
35
/ 1,165
|
| Statistics |
35
/ 1,174
|
| Paleontology |
35
/ 926
|
| Demography |
34
/ 1,338
|
| Organic chemistry |
34
/ 473
|
| Biochemistry |
33
/ 823
|
| Nursing |
31
/ 1,224
|
| Education |
30
/ 488
|
| Linguistics |
30
/ 484
|
| Social Psychology |
28
/ 676
|
Annual publication & citation counts
32 Notable alumni
1. James H. Holmes
1826-1900 (aged 74)
Christian minister
James H. Holmes was a Baptist minister in Richmond, Virginia. As pastor of Richmond's First African Baptist Church, he was the leader of one of the largest churches in the country.
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2. Lawson A. Scruggs
1857-1914 (aged 57)
pharmacist
physician
Lawson Andrew Scruggs was a physician in North Carolina who was active in politics and civil rights. He was African American. In 1893, he published a volume of biographies of African-American Women, Women of Distinction.
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3. Edward Hart Lipscombe
1858-. (aged 168)
journalist
Edward Hart Lipscombe was an educator and religious leader in North Carolina in the late 19th century. He was a professor at Shaw University and a co-founder of the journal, the African Expositor. Later, he became a professor of the Dallas Institute, which he developed into the Western Union Institute, a leading Baptist school in Asheville, North Carolina.
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4. William Henry Steward
1847-1935 (aged 88)
journalist
civil rights advocate
William Henry Steward was a civil rights activist from Louisville, Kentucky. In February 1876, he was appointed the first black letter carrier in Kentucky. He was the leading layman of the General Association of Negro Baptists in Kentucky and played a key role in the founding of Simmons College of Kentucky by the group in 1879. He continued to play...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Shaw U
Founded
1865
Motto
Pro Christo et HumanitateFor Christ and Humanity
Colors
maroon, white
Total staff
208
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address
118 East South Street Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601 United States
City Population
468,000
Phone
9195468200
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