“The oldest HBCU to begin offering courses in the Southern United States, founded in 1865.”
Shaw University is a private historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest HBCU to begin offering courses in the Southern United States. A co-founding member of the CIAA, it is affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA and is a UNCF member institution.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
HBCU heritage
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$17,538
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,538
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
