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Shorter University

  • 4 Year
  • Rome, GA
  • 479 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Shorter is a private, Christian university located in Rome, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,140 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Shorter acceptance rate is 53%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Sport and Fitness Management. Graduating 40% of students, Shorter alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,600.
    About Shorter University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Gulf South Conference
    Address
    315 Shorter Ave
    Rome, GA 30165
    Website
    shorter.edu
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    Shorter University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    880-1090
    ACT Range
    17-24
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,557/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,046/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    79%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.33 responses
    78%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.36 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      70 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      36 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      29 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      27 Graduates
    • Nursing
      22 Graduates
    • Human Services
      16 Graduates
    • Biology
      14 Graduates
    • Accounting
      7 Graduates
    • Communications
      7 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      7 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,140Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    263
    Undergrads Over 25
    18%
    Pell Grant
    45%
    Varsity Athletes
    37%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 19 responses
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    • Very friendly and genuine
      58%
    • Normal
      42%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    83%
    Poll
    56%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.36 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.49 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 19 responses
    Report
    • Trying
      32%
    • EXCELLENT
      26%
    • Expensive
      16%
    • Focused
      11%
    • Home
      11%
    • Home away from home
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    95%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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    The atmosphere! The university has an amazing staff! The President, Admissions Advisors, Financial Advisors, and even the cafeteria staff are so special! They roll out the red carpet! Shorter University has beautiful facilities and grounds. It has a southern charm that cannot be surpassed by any other establishment.
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    In the online degree studies, professors are great at providing comments and input to each week's assignments and reaching out to students with announcements and messages each week. I love that even though not being in the traditional classroom setting, I still feel involved with other classmates through weekly discussions and that the professors make an effort to connect with students.
    My experience with Shorter is great so far. I am glad that I am able to attend through dual-enrollment. It is a great program with lots of benefits and the fact that Shorter works with this program is amazing! I love the campus. It is fully stocked with necessary tools needed from the library to coffee shops that help the student keep working. I like the benefits it provides for its students. I hope to attend there in the fall of 2019.