Paying for Shaw University

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $17,272 4.81% $13,188
The 2024 tuition & fees of Shaw University (Shaw) is $17,272 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,188. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $15,202. It could cover 88.02% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $15,750 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Shaw's 4-year tuition is $71,091, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,885.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Shaw University is $17,272. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.81% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $24,603.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,102 , a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Shaw Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,480$11,954
2023-2024$17,272$12,380
Change % 2023-20244.81%3.56%
2024-2025$18,102$12,821

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $13,188. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,501.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $13,188 for the academic year 2024-2025 , the same as current year.
Shaw Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,188$11,954
2023-2024$13,188$12,380
Change % 2023-20240.00%3.56%
2024-2025$13,188$12,821

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Shaw. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $517. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $578.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$492
2023-2024$517
2024-2025$543
Graduate2022-2023$578
2023-2024$578
2024-2025$578

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,380 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The Shaw's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,952 and off-campus COA is $31,062.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Shaw
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$17,272
Room & Board$8,940$8,100
Personal Expenses$3,440$4,390
Books & Supplies$1,300
Cost of Attendance$30,952$31,062
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Shaw Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Shaw?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Shaw is $71,091.
Since the tuition & fees at Shaw University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Shaw 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$17,470$17,670$17,873$18,078$71,091
Class of 2029Fall 2025$17,670$17,873$18,078$18,285$71,906
Class of 2030Fall 2026$17,873$18,078$18,285$18,495$72,730
Class of 2031Fall 2027$18,078$18,285$18,495$18,707$73,564
Class of 2032Fall 2028$18,285$18,495$18,707$18,921$74,407

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $126,885.
Shaw 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$31,257$31,564$31,875$32,189$126,885
Class of 2029Fall 2025$31,564$31,875$32,189$32,507$128,135
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,875$32,189$32,507$32,827$129,399
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,189$32,507$32,827$33,152$130,675
Class of 2032Fall 2028$32,507$32,827$33,152$33,479$131,965

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $66,077.
Shaw 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$16,055$16,362$16,673$16,987$66,077
Class of 2029Fall 2025$16,362$16,673$16,987$17,305$67,327
Class of 2030Fall 2026$16,673$16,987$17,305$17,625$68,591
Class of 2031Fall 2027$16,987$17,305$17,625$17,950$69,867
Class of 2032Fall 2028$17,305$17,625$17,950$18,277$71,157

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Shaw University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Shaw
In-StateOut-of-State
Shaw University$17,272
Duke University$65,805
Wake Forest University$64,758
Elon University$44,536
High Point University$44,208
Campbell University$40,410
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