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Shorter University

Shorter

Rome, Georgia 30165

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Shorter University is a private institution in Rome with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1075, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,604 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,286.

Established
1873
Motto
Transforming Lives Through Christ
Mascot
Alfred the Hawk
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
97%Acceptance
1075SAT Avg
1,091Students
15:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$44,604Earnings 10yr
$16,286Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Shorter University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1075

Reading & WritingMid: 550
450580
MathMid: 525
450550

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1075

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,044
Room & Board$9,784
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$34,985
Average Net Price$16,286
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,057
$30–48K$15,131
$48–75K$17,363
$75–110K$18,498
$110K+$18,784

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,286

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,091
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 19%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.1%
Freshman Retention67.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,860
8 Years$43,939
10 Years$44,604

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,800
Men
$59,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Hawks

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from GA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
58 mi(101 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
159 mi(276 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
256 mi(444 min)

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