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How strong are the academics at Shaw University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Honors Programs

Shaw University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Shaw's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Shaw University:

67%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Shaw University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Social Work
11.2
16.96
22.72
28.48
34.24
40

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 40
  • Accounting 2
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 3
  • Education, Other 1
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 10
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 14
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 16
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 8
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 3
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