Shaw University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Shaw University experienced a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 30.5% for the application year 2024, accepting 3,261 out of 10,699 applicants. This represents a significant decline from past years, where acceptance rates were notably higher: 61% for 2022, 65.3% for 2021, and 70.5% for 2020. The drop from 61% to the current rate highlights a more competitive admissions process over recent years for Shaw. Overall, the trend underscores a gradual tightening of acceptance rates, suggesting increasing selectivity and competitiveness among applicants.