Shaw University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Shaw University?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $12,792, with $4,946 in required fees, for a combined $17,738 before housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The reported tuition and fee amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $17,738 for 2024-25.
• Typical annual room charge: $5,162.
• Typical annual board charge: $5,548.

Adding those reported room and board charges to tuition and fees produces $28,448, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate: books, transportation, and personal expenses remain. Housing and meal charges also depend on the arrangements a student selects. Part-time undergraduates were reported to pay $533 per credit hour, with other applicable charges requiring separate review.

Financial aid changes what an individual ultimately pays. In the reported 2024-25 aid data, 98% of students received financial aid and 71% had student loans; the average grant aid awarded to undergraduates was $15,006. Grants generally do not require repayment, while loans do. Reported average net price varied by family income, including $16,276 for the $0-$48,000 band and $21,145 for the $48,001-$75,000 band. Those averages are not personalized offers. Students should complete the FAFSA, review any applicable state or institutional aid requirements, and compare their own award letter with a current itemized cost-of-attendance budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at Shaw University?

Students looking for paid work while enrolled should distinguish Federal Work-Study from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program: eligibility is determined through the financial aid process, and an award does not mean wages are paid automatically or that a particular job is guaranteed.

Students can ask Shaw's financial aid office how available positions are advertised, whether off-campus community-service placements are offered, and what hiring paperwork is required. Those without a Work-Study award may still seek regular employment, but its hours and pay are not part of a federal Work-Study allocation.

Shaw also reports career support that can help students prepare for work beyond campus jobs, including individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, employer recruitment, and job fairs. These services are resources for exploring opportunities, not verified employment outcomes or a substitute for checking the requirements of a particular internship or profession.