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Shorter University
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  • 4 Year
  • ROME, GA

Shorter University

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade B+
    4. Campus
      grade C
    5. Athletics
      grade B
    6. Party Scene
      grade C
    7. Professors
      grade B minus
    8. Location
      grade B minus
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade B minus
    11. Student Life
      grade C+
    12. Safety
      grade A

    Shorter is a private, Baptist university located in Rome, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,077 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Shorter acceptance rate is 71%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 43% of students, Shorter alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,600.

    About

    315 SHORTER AVE
    ROME, GA 30165
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Gulf South Conference

    Shorter University Rankings

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    Shorter Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    71%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    950-1160
    ACT Range
    18-24
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,463 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,427 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    grade B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    1
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      18%
    • On Campus
      61%
    • Online
      21%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,077 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    229
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    48%
    Varsity Athletes
    45%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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