Shorter University is a private, Christian higher education institution that admits both men and women students. Founded in 1873 in the Southern United States, this liberal arts school was originally affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Today, Shorter University is located in Rome, Georgia.
With individual academic schools dedicated to seven different academic and career-oriented disciplines, Shorter University awards degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Shorter has total enrollment of about 3,500 traditional and non-traditional students each year. Well-equipped with academic buildings and residence halls, the campus is located on an 155 acres about 70 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Shorter University offers graduate programs and adult education courses at its satellite campuses in North Atlanta, Riverdale, and Duluth. The university also operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing.
In addition to a comprehensive academic offering, Shorter University offers many extracurricular activities for students. Wearing the school colors, blue and white, student athletes and fans enjoy a nationally-recognized athletics program. Formerly part of the NAIA, the Shorter Hawks are moving up to the NCAA II Division and the Gulf South Conference. Students at Shorter also have the opportunity to join fraternities and sororities, take part in clubs and honor societies, and work in school organizations. The student population at Shorter University is 91% Georgian, 6% out-of-state, and 3% international.
General Information
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Admission Office 315 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165 (706) 233-7319 (800) 868-6980 Fax: (706) 233-7224 [email protected] Contact: John Head Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address 315 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165 (706) 291-2121 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,136 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 330 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,116 Setting | Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 61% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Religious/Sacred Music B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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