Shorter University (Shorter)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Rome, GA that costs an average of $18,008 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,008
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,757

Private nonprofitSmall city1,028 undergraduates

Cost of Shorter

Total cost of attendance (per year)$36,822
Tuition and fees, in-state$25,216
Housing and food (on campus)$10,220
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$18,008

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,691
$30,001–48,000$17,148
$48,001–75,000$15,458
$75,001–110,000$20,835
$110,001+$22,124

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Shorter's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate96%
Average SAT1,115
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)530–620
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)510–580
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,591
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,757
Rank in Georgia (earnings)27th of 54 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans50%

Majors and programs at Shorter

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54$81,170$25,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations102$64,993$27,630
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods45$44,051$25,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies29$37,674$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness50$27,382$27,428
Accounting and Related Services11——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9——
Biology16——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies10——
Computer and Information Sciences7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections28——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5——
English Language and Literature4——
Fine and Studio Arts———
History3——
Human Services18——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3——
Marketing8——
Mathematics3——
Music12——
Natural Sciences7——
Political Science and Government1——
Psychology26——
Religion/Religious Studies17——
Religious Education———
Religious Music and Worship3——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Special Education and Teaching14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas23——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Education, Other———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities24——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services19$71,184—
Business Administration, Management and Operations105$54,423$22,935
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods86$51,692$31,048
Educational Administration and Supervision———

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About Shorter

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationRome, GA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,028
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteshorter.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Shorter's acceptance rate?

Shorter University admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,115 on the SAT.

How much does Shorter cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $36,822 a year (tuition and fees: $25,216). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,008 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,691.

How much do Shorter graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,757 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 27th of 54 similar colleges in Georgia. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($81,170 a year after graduation).

What is Shorter's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.