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Shorter University
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  • 4 Year
  • ROME, GA

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

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Shorter is a private, Baptist university located in Rome, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,063 undergraduate students. The Shorter acceptance rate is 97%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 32% 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

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Shorter Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
960-1290
ACT Range
17-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
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Cost

Net Price
$13,490 / 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
$20,057 / 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
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 33 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 38 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 38 responses

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
    62%
  • Online
    20%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,063 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
310
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
45%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 21 responses
  • Very friendly and genuine
    62%
  • Normal
    38%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
70%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 38 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 51 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 20 responses
  • EXCELLENT
    35%
  • Trying
    30%
  • Expensive
    15%
  • Focused
    10%
  • Home
    10%
  • Home away from home
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
95%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 20 responses

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