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Shaw University

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The latest iteration of this study, "Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs," reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Shaw University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Shaw University’s faculty, employees, and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion, and a more dynamic community environment.

Founded in 1865 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Shaw University (Shaw), is a private church-related liberal arts institution and among the oldest HBCUs in the nation. Shaw offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in general administration and management, criminal justice – safety studies, and kinesiology and exercise science.

  • $78B
    Total Economic Impact
  • 698
    Jobs
  • $557.5M
    Total Lifetime Earnings for Graduates