Shorter University
tuition & fees
$24,044
graduate tuition & fees
$17,000
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
1,515
online students
423
Number of Programs
46
Financial Aid Amount
$17,678
SAT Scores
1,070
Graduation Rate
31%
Shorter University is a Private, 4 years college located in Rome, Georgia.
It has a total enrollment of 1,515 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Shorter's acceptance rate is 97.47% last year (undergraduate school).
Shorter University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Shorter University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165 |
| Phone | 706-291-2121 |
| WEB | https://www.shorter.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.shorter.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.shorter.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.shorter.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.shorter.edu/npc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.shorter.edu/veterans-affairs-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.shorter.edu/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Shorter University is 97.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.45%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.47 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.45 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
Shorter's 2024 tuition & fees is $24,044 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.38% compared to the last year's rate ($23,258).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $17,000. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $24,044 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,000 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,515 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 423 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Shorter has 1,373 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 142 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,515 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,373 |
| Graduate Students | 142 |
| Online Enrollment | 423 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Shorter offers 46 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 46 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Shorter
| Number of programs | 46 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |