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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

Campus Visits

1 upcoming visit · Next: Fri, Apr 17 · Open House
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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