Overview
Shorter University is a private liberal arts institution associated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. The main campus is located in Rome, GA, and there is a satellite campus in Atlanta. Business administration and management, liberal arts and humanities, and sport and fitness management are among the most popular fields of study. The school provides prayer groups, Bible Studies, Weekly Worship service, mission trips, and community ministries for all students.
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$19,495
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1047
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $24,044 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,044 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,784 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,057
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,920
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,243
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
83%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3980
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,920
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,460,885
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,211,168
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,055
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,383
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,905
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
871
Students Applied
48%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
107
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 25 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1047
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,515
Total Number of Undergrads
1,373
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
13
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
336
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Shorter University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$50,100
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Athens
Nashville
New York
Top 5 Employers
Shorter University
AT&T
Floyd Medical Center
Georgia Power Company
The Home Depot
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Education
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingshorter university is an amazing school. the class sizes are small, and the professors are very dedicated to your success.
jasmine from tallahassee, fl
Shorter Unicersity provides a superb Christian atmosphere which I absolutely love. It is also the perfect size; not too big to where you would get lost, and not too small to where you are constantly meeting new people. At Shorter I feel like I am being challenged both academically and spiritually which will make me a stronger student as well as a stronger Christian.
Rachel from Rock Spring, GA
I think Shorter University is a great college for any student who wants to get a high level degree. This university i believe have prepare me for the career i am going to work in. I highly recommend anybody looking for a good college to attend; to look at shorter university.
Bobby Sparks
Similar Colleges
Dahlonega, GA
Mount Berry, GA
Statesboro, GA
Atlanta, GA
Athens, GA
Kennesaw, GA
Macon, GA
Waleska, GA
Valdosta, GA
Carrollton, GA
