Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Rome, Georgia |
| Online | shorter.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Rome, Georgia, Shorter University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,149 prospective students applied, and 933 were granted admission. Of those admitted 309 enrolled in the school. 1,216 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 244 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $22,380 plus fees of $430. Shorter is ranked 858 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Shorter is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Shorter University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#858 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#506 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#74 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1190 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $430 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,570 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Education | 17% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140988 IPEDS survey data for Shorter University.
Current students may use the Shorter University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.