Shorter University

Rome, GA

Shorter University

Rome, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$26,204

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
480
75th
600
25th
480
75th
25
25th
15
75th
23
25th
16
75th
25
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 849
Declined 22
Total Received 871
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Private

1,373

undergraduate students

142

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1873, Shorter University is a private, religiously affiliated liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in education and business. It is located on a 150-acre campus in Rome, Georgia—in the Appalachian foothills.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,515
Established in 1873
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

150-acre campus in Rome (population: 36,375), 60 miles from both Atlanta and Chattanooga. Served by bus; major airport serves Atlanta.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA
30165-4298

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
480
75th
600
25th
480
75th
25
25th
15
75th
23
25th
16
75th
25
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 849
Declined 22
Total Received 871

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,678

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $24,044
Housing $5,150
Food $4,634
Additional fees $2,160
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $37,188
Average Financial Aid - $17,678
Total with Avg. Aid $19,510

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 868-6980
F: 706 236-1515
financialaid@shorter.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, softball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA Division II

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Voice and Opera yes
Worship Ministry yes
Youth Ministry yes

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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,515

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

1,373
students

Female
56%
767

Male
44%
606

9%

142
students

Female
55%
78

Male
45%
64

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77%

1,063
students

Female
53%
566

Male
47%
497

23%

310
students

Female
65%
201

Male
35%
109

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
France
Italy
Pakistan
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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