ROTC at Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Shaw University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Shaw University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 2.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Carolina State University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.3 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Shaw University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 8.9 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men56%
- Black98%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $17,538 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,538 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 22% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Shaw University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Shaw University has 875 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Shaw University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Shaw University: FAQ
Does Shaw University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Shaw University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at North Carolina State University.
Which ROTC branches can Shaw University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at North Carolina State University, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at North Carolina State University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Shaw University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Shaw University and train with the unit at North Carolina State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Shaw University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
shawu.edu
- Admissions
shawu.edu
- Apply
shawu.edu
- Financial aid
shawu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Raleigh, NC 27601
IPEDS UNITID: 199643
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