Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private · HBCU
Shaw University admitted 31% of 10,699 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 20% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Shaw University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Shaw University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $30,856 a year. After grants, students paid $14,111 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Shaw University’s acceptance rate?
Shaw University admitted 31% of applicants: 3,261 of 10,699 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Shaw University’s application deadline?
Shaw University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Shaw University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Shaw University have supplemental essays?
No. Shaw University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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