School Overview
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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Shorter University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (706) 291-2121 |
| Website: | https://www.shorter.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.shorter.edu |
| Address: | 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,487 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 40% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 922 (62% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $22,370 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,370 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,037 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Shorter University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Shorter University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 7 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 41 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Shorter University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $22,370 |
| Out-of-state | $22,370 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,560 |
| Out-of-state | $12,560 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 320 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 320 | 100% | $15,037 |
| Student loan aid | 246 | 77% | $6,365 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,125 | 83% | $14,468 |
| Federal student loans | 847 | 63% | $7,294 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Shorter University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Shorter University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 1,643 | 792 | 851 | Percent admitted | 100% | 62% | 59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 20% | 21% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Shorter University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,487 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,394 |
| Graduate enrollment | 93 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Shorter University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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