Shorter University
Rome, Georgia
About
Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition, Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area. Fielding athletic teams known as the Shorter Hawks, the university is a member of NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas. The official school and athletic colors are blue and white.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$25,216
- Estimated total for international students
- US$36,822
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,028
- Graduate students
- 115
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 14 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 530–620 · Maths 510–580
- ACT
- 18–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 45%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$51,757
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (36)
Bachelor's degrees30 subjects
Master's degrees4 subjects
Associate's degrees1 subject
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.