Shorter University
Shorter
Rome, Georgia 30165
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hawks
History & Fun Facts
- •The college was renamed in 1877 to Shorter Female College because of the financial contributions of Alfred and Martha Shorter.
- •The former campus was used for Rome High School, which opened on September 4, 1911.
- •During the 1920s the college constructed the first indoor swimming pool in the United States and swimming became a physical education graduation requirement.
- •The era also included the first women selected for the board of trustees.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1075
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
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