Shorter University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	760
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Rome, Georgia, Shorter University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Shorter University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Shorter University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shorter University is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Shorter University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,810

Cost of attendance at Shorter University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,810

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Shorter University received on average $18,107 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,107

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	146	49%	$4,976	$726,546
Other Federal Grant	276	92%	$3,201	$883,603
State Grant/Scholarships	225	75%	$3,780	$850,562
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	275	92%	$13,184	$3,625,649
Total Grant & Scholarships	296	99%	$18,107	$5,359,814

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shorter University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shorter University students is 37.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.1%.

37.2%

African American 23.6% 13 students
white 42.2% 73 students
hispanic 32.0% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Gulf South Conference
Baseball Gulf South Conference
Basketball Gulf South Conference
Track and Cross Country Gulf South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Shorter University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shorter University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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