| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 412 | 65.19% |
| Virginia | 47 | 7.44% |
| Maryland | 30 | 4.75% |
| District of Columbia | 26 | 4.11% |
| Georgia | 22 | 3.48% |
| South Carolina | 20 | 3.16% |
| Florida | 15 | 2.37% |
| New Jersey | 15 | 2.37% |
| California | 12 | 1.90% |
| New York | 12 | 1.90% |
| Texas | 5 | 0.79% |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 0.63% |
| Arizona | 2 | 0.32% |
| Illinois | 2 | 0.32% |
| Connecticut | 2 | 0.32% |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 0.32% |
| Alabama | 1 | 0.16% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.16% |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0.16% |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 0.16% |
The majority of the Shaw University students who live in the U.S. are from North Carolina. Student location diversity is considered average.