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Shorter University

Acceptance Rate 97.47 %
SAT Average 1,070
Tuition & Fees $24,044
Student Population 1,515
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $17,678

Academic Overview

Shorter University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Rome, Georgia. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Shorter University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $24,044 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,000.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,515 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 97.47% and the graduation rate is 31% last year.
The salary after graduation from Shorter University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $50,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Shorter's tuition & fees is $24,044. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $17,000.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$24,044
Graduate$17,000
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Shorter. The acceptance rate of Shorter is 97.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.45%. The average graduation rate is 31% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,678 and 89% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,515 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Shorter University is 97.47 %.
Acceptance Rate
97.47%
Graduation Rate for Shorter University is 31 %
Graduation Rate
31%
Retention Rate for Shorter University is 72 %
Retention Rate
72%
Student Population for Shorter University is 1,515
Student Population
1,515
Student to Faculty Ratio for Shorter University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,678 at Shorter University.
Financial Aid Amount
$17,678

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165
Phone706-291-2121
WEBhttps://www.shorter.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.shorter.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.shorter.edu/
Financial Aidhttps://www.shorter.edu/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.shorter.edu/npc/
Veterans Tuitionwww.shorter.edu/veterans-affairs-information/
Disability Servicehttps://www.shorter.edu/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

Shorter offers 46 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's11
Bachelor's410
Master's31
1-2 Years Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Shorter University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:760)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,400)

Veterans Benefits

Shorter University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges