Acceptance Rate
96%
Avg. SAT
1200
75th percentile
Rome, GA
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
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Acceptance Rate
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Elementary Education and Teaching
16 grads
General Studies
7 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
1 grads
English Language and Literature, General
1 grads
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,203 undergrad • 115 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
61%
Black / African American
18%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Rome, GA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Conference Carolinas
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$17,951
$30K – $48K
$15,018
$48K – $75K
$15,502
$75K – $110K
$16,787
$110K+
$17,341
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
61%
4 Years Graduation Rate
45%
6 Years Graduation Rate
51%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$44,604
61% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Shorter University and return in the fall. 45% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 51% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
45%
4-6 years
6%
Non-grad
49%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$22,828
Acceptance
96%
Undergrads
1,203
4-Year Grad Rate
45%
Endowment
$14M
Rome, GA 30165
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