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Shorter University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Georgia

Shorter University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
96.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹23,13,545Out-of-state
Students
1,028Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition, Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.
Fielding athletic teams known as the Shorter Hawks, the university is a member of NCAA Division II and Conference Carolinas. The official school and athletic colors are blue and white.

Admissions planning estimate

96.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.93%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 96.9% (759/783; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

96 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 871
Offered a place 849
Enrolled 267

31.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1040-1200
4001600
ACT composite18-25
136

What a year costs

₹33,58,069 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹23,13,545
  • Housing₹9,31,805
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹33,58,069
After aid (average) ₹15,63,592

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹23,13,545
Out-of-state ₹23,13,545

Average aid awarded: ₹15,89,423 a year.

Outcomes and support

60.5%
Retention
37.7%
Graduation
78%
Get financial aid
15%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.1%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic 10.4%
Multiracial 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Unknown 0.6%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

3 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Religious Music and Worshipbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate96.46%
Total Applicants871
Admitted Applicants849
Enrolled Applicants267
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1040
SAT Composite 75th %1200
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹23,13,545
Out-of-State Tuition₹23,13,545
Average Housing Cost₹9,31,805
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹15,63,592
Students Receiving Aid78%
Average Aid Awarded₹15,89,423
Out-of-State Students15%

Student Body Diversity

African American22.76%
Asian0.58%
Hispanic10.41%
White59.05%
Multiracial3.5%
Native American0.39%
Pacific Islander0.19%
International2.53%
Unknown Race0.58%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate37.69%
Retention Rate60.53%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1028

Contact

Street Address315 Shorter Ave SW
ZIP Code30165
Phone(706) 233-7319
Websitehttps://www.shorter.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/