Shorter University is a Christian university based in Rome, Georgia. Founded in 1873, the university is affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention and employs a curriculum that is grounded in faith-based principles and values. Shorter is focused on providing quality education for its students and takes great pride in its small class sizes and intimate learning environment. With over two dozen undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including options in the areas of business, technology, the sciences, the arts, healthcare and more, students have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals in a supportive environment.
- Address: 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 00003-0165
- Phone: (706) 291-2121
- Website: https://www.shorter.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,410
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $22,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $10,450 |
| Other | $6,501 |
| Total Cost | $40,961 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- SAT Range: 950 – 1160
- ACT Range: 18 – 24
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Human Services, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 82%
- Part-time: 18%
Student Gender
- Male: 43%
- Female: 57%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 22%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 60%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 5%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 86%
- 25 and Over: 14%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 77%
- Out-of-State: 23%
- Unknown: 0%