Shorter University
Rome, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Shorter University
Shorter University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Rome, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,028 students. The acceptance rate is 96%. 38% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,604.
96%
Acceptance
$16,646
Net price
1,028
Enrollment
38%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
1,115
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$16,646
Average net price
$24,630
In-state tuition
$24,630
Out-of-state tuition
$9,920
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$35,726
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
48%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$44,604
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$41,860
Median earnings (6 yrs)
38%
Graduation rate
61%
Retention rate
72%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,023
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,028
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Campus
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