Shaw University Demographics & Diversity Overview

89%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
NaN%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Shaw University has a diverse student body with 89% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
3.0%(28)
Hispanic
2.3%(21)
African American
70.9%(659)
Asian
1.4%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(3)
Two or More Races
8.7%(81)
Unknown
12.9%(120)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color89%
Total Enrollment1,176
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Shaw University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Shaw University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.7%(464)
Women
54.3%(551)

Gender Statistics

Men464

39% of total enrollment

Women551

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Shaw University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(8)
18-19
32.6%(273)
20-21
29.6%(248)
22-24
22.7%(190)
25+
14.2%(119)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
6.1%(7)
25+
93.9%(107)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Shaw University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(22)

Regional Representation

International22

NaN% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

89%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age