Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the Computer Science, B.S. program is $425 per credit hour for undergraduate students..

The Computer Science program focuses on core areas such as software development, web and Internet computing, networking, and operating systems. Students learn to apply computing principles to solve technical problems through structured coursework and practical projects. The curriculum emphasizes theory, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals. It prepares students for technical roles in computing and further study in the field.

Focus areas include Software Development, Web and Internet Computing, Networking, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Software Engineering.

The program requires a total of 120 credits, including general education, department-specific courses, and electives. Coursework covers programming, data structures, algorithms, and system design, with opportunities to explore interdisciplinary interests.

Graduates pursue roles as software engineers, web developers, network architects, and data scientists in technology and business sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and complete the online application.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 30% of applicants.

Shaw University’s campus sits in the heart of downtown Raleigh, placing students near museums, theaters, galleries, parks, lakes, restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Estey Hall, opened in 1873 as the nation’s first college building with dormitories and classrooms for African-American women, remains on campus. Raleigh also offers access to internships and career opportunities, with Research Triangle Park about 20 minutes away.

Established in 1865 as the Raleigh Theological Institute, Shaw became the first historically Black college and university in North Carolina and the American South. Its history includes pioneering medical, pharmacy, legal-studies, and teacher-training programs. The campus also played a role in the civil rights movement, with the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee growing from a 1960 meeting organized by alumna Ella Baker.

Academic options include programs in the arts, sciences, business, health professions, education, and divinity. Graduate study is available in Education and Child Development and through the School of Divinity. Students can gain experience through internships, study-abroad programs, international internships, research centers, and entrepreneurship training. The Honors College offers research, writing, oral communication, leadership, and study opportunities for eligible students. Shaw’s varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II.