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Shorter University

Shorter University is a small, private institution located in Rome, ga. Founded in 1873, Shorter University offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,121 undergraduates
cost $23,258 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Shorter University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 97.5%
SAT score average 1059
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.25
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Shorter University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $23,258
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,160
Cost of attendance* $36,018
Average financial aid package $17,113
Estimated cost $18,905 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,258
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,400
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,160
Cost of attendance* $36,018
Average financial aid package $17,113
Estimated cost $18,905 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Shorter University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,121, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,477

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Shorter University, students love their Baptist Collegiate Ministries. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165
phone 706-291-2121
address https://www.shorter.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Baptist collegiate ministries

Student government association

Fellowship of christian athletes

Habitat for humanity

Save (students advocating volunteer efforts)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Shorter University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Shorter University?

Shorter University is located in Rome, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Shorter University? 

The acceptance rate for Shorter University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Shorter University?

The average high school GPA for Shorter University students was 3.25.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Shorter University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Shorter University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $144,072.

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