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Shorter University

#17 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Rome, GA
  • 471 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    D+
  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 $31,900.
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
—

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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.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $18,287/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,530/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,530/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,756/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,252/ year
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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
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.35 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.35 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
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
38%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 18 responses
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  • Very friendly and genuine
    56%
  • Normal
    44%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
83%
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.35 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.48 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Trying
    33%
  • EXCELLENT
    28%
  • Expensive
    17%
  • Focused
    11%
  • Home
    11%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,200/ 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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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.
Shorter University was a great fit for me upon graduating from High School. It is small but fun! The only thing I would change would be the dorms. They need to be updated and cleaned! Also, I would like to see more minor degrees offered.