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 |
Shorter University sits on a hilltop campus in Rome, Georgia, approximately 70 miles northwest of Atlanta. Founded in 1873 as a women's college by Baptist leaders, the institution became coeducational in 1950 and currently operates as a private Christian liberal arts university. The 155-acre campus features Georgian-style architecture and maintains its historic Baptist affiliation while offering undergraduate programs in business, education, nursing, and Christian studies. Shorter participates in NCAA Division II athletics as part of the Gulf South Conference, with its athletic teams competing as the Hawks, and requires residential students to live in one of six on-campus residence halls during their first two years.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Shorter is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Shorter University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#977 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#573 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#16 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#73 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1130 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $530 |
| Room and Board | $9,784 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,160 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,188 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025