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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate96.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1075
Reading & WritingMid: 550
450580
MathMid: 525
450550
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1723
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
Programs (41)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Hawks
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia