Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 1,780 prospective students applied, and 1,006 were granted admission. Of those admitted 325 enrolled in the school. 1,137 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 315 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $21,940 plus fees of $430. Shorter is ranked 857 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Shorter is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1140 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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 | $35,130 |
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.