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Shorter College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,596

Cost of attendance at Shorter College in 2022 for students from Arkansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $7,808
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,596

Cost of attendance at Shorter College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arkansas's average $14,444
National average $15,598

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Shorter College was $13,286. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Shorter College

Shorter College net price calculator

$13,286

Below is the average net price of 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $19,790
Below is the net price of Shorter College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,286 $1,627 (11%) $13,736 $14,215
2021 $14,913 $1,354 (10%) $15,746 $15,083
2020 $13,559 $2,403 (15%) $13,723 $13,925
2019 $15,962 $280 (2%) $16,044
2018 $15,682 $993 (7%) $15,773
2017 $14,689 $1,955 (12%) $15,321
2016 $16,644 $4,391 (36%) $16,833
2015 $12,253 $7,370 (151%) $12,253
2014 $4,883 -- $4,883

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Shorter College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $21,240 No change $5,596 $15,144 $500
2021 $21,240 $6 $5,596 $15,144 $500
2020 $21,246 $424 (2%) $5,596 $15,150 $500
2019 $20,822 $1,557 (7%) $5,500 $14,822 $500
2018 $22,379 $296 (1%) $4,904 $16,379 $1,096
2017 $22,083 No change $4,904 $16,083 $1,096
2016 $22,083 $1,324 (6%) $4,904 $16,083 $1,096
2015 $20,759 $2,554 (14%) $4,200 $15,759 $800
2014 $18,205 $8,505 (88%) $2,100 $15,705 $400
2013 $9,700 -- $1,650 $7,400 $650

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Shorter College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Shorter College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,664
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $5,968
How much is Shorter College application fees?
Shorter College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Shorter College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Shorter College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $175 Not Available
For out-of-state students $175 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Shorter College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered