More selective than 27% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Shaw University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Shaw University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 30% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Shaw University compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Shaw University has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
| 43 | Western Carolina University | 82% | 60% | $13,315 |
| 44 | Fayetteville State University | 82% | 38% | $7,892 |
| 45 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | 85% | 48% | $20,689 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Shaw University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Shaw University admissions questions
What is the Shaw University acceptance rate?
Shaw University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,261 of 10,699 applicants were admitted.
Does Shaw University require the SAT or ACT?
Shaw University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Shaw University?
6% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (186 of 3,261).
Is Shaw University getting harder to get into?
Shaw University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 30% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Shaw University overview