Shorter University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

96.9%

Acceptance Rate

1,091

Undergrads

$16,286

Net Price / Year

37.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Shorter University

Shorter University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Rome, GA. The school enrolls approximately 1,318 students. With an acceptance rate of 96.9%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 1,318

Men 646

Women 672

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 37.4%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 61%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

96.9%

Acceptance Rate

904

Applications

292

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

530

620

SAT Math

510

580

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	904	872	292	96.5%
2022	871	849	267	97.5%
2020	1,548	1,098	302	70.9%
2018	1,780	1,006	325	56.5%
2016	1,820	1,113	319	61.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$16,286

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

37.4%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

37.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

29 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	60	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	59	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	37	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	20	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	19	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	18	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	12	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	11	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	10	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	10	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Music.	9	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	7	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	5	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	5	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	5	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	5	N/A	N/A
History.	4	N/A	N/A
Natural Sciences.	4	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	4	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	2	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	2	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	1	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	1	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,448,679

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,448,679

Total Athletics Revenue

411

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	136	$1,641,089	$1,641,089	N/A
Basketball	Coed	30	$885,736	$885,736	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	49	$642,336	$642,336	N/A
Baseball	Men	43	$640,750	$640,750	N/A
Soccer	Coed	55	$633,326	$633,326	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	46	$612,425	$612,425	N/A
Golf	Coed	21	$362,454	$362,454	N/A
Volleyball	Women	22	$359,983	$359,983	N/A
Softball	Women	21	$278,876	$278,876	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$262,482	$262,482	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	4
Aggravated Assault	3
Burglary	1