Shorter University

Rome, GAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

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96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$16,646

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.0K

Students

Small campus body

$41,860

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Shorter University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Rome, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.0K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 620

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math510 - 580

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite18 - 25

1typical 50% range36

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing26% of degrees

Health Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $85,605

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,924

Earnings 5yr: $87,314

Debt: $26,942

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,803

Earnings 5yr: $60,036

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,873

Earnings 5yr: $64,157

Debt: $37,987

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,677

Earnings 5yr: $48,991

Debt: $30,817

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,784

Earnings 5yr: $46,220

Debt: $22,625

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,887

Earnings 5yr: $37,465

Debt: N/A

Human Services, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,113

Earnings 5yr: $37,893

Debt: $46,320

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $49,864

Earnings 5yr: $50,082

Debt: $26,568

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,272

Earnings 5yr: $41,524

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,558

Earnings 5yr: $50,900

Debt: $26,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $57,093

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business/Managerial Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,646

In-State Tuition$24,630

Out-of-State Tuition$24,630

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%

Pell Grants

48%

Take Loans

39%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,860

+7% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$44,604

Completion Signals

38%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

61%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

51%

Men

49%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$47,984

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Shorter University

Rome, GAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting

Open Admission • 96% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

96%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$16,646

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.0K

Students

Small campus body

$41,860

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.0K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

96% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading530 - 620

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math510 - 580

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite18 - 25

1typical 50% range36

96%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing26% of degrees

Health Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $85,605

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,924

Earnings 5yr: $87,314

Debt: $26,942

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $65,803

Earnings 5yr: $60,036

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $63,873

Earnings 5yr: $64,157

Debt: $37,987

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $56,677

Earnings 5yr: $48,991

Debt: $30,817

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $54,784

Earnings 5yr: $46,220

Debt: $22,625

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,887

Earnings 5yr: $37,465

Debt: N/A

Human Services, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,113

Earnings 5yr: $37,893

Debt: $46,320

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $49,864

Earnings 5yr: $50,082

Debt: $26,568

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $46,272

Earnings 5yr: $41,524

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $42,558

Earnings 5yr: $50,900

Debt: $26,000

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $57,093

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business/Managerial Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,646

In-State Tuition$24,630

Out-of-State Tuition$24,630

Financial Assistance & Support

38%

Pell Grants

48%

Take Loans

39%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$41,860

+7% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$44,604

Completion Signals

38%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

61%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,500

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

51%

Men

49%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

35%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$47,984

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