Shorter University
Rome, GA · City · 1,028 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About
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Location
Rome, GA, 30165 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
61 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$35,726
Avg net price
$16,646
Room & board
$9,920
Tuition
$24,630
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,929
$30–48k
$21,482
$48–75k
$22,944
$75–110k
$21,292
$110k+
$18,898
Admissions
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1115
Reading 530–620
Math 510–580
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 18–25
English 14–25
Math 16–21
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
37%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
48%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,860
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,604
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,624–$32,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$47,750
Student Body
Men 51%Women 49%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$34,625
Independent students
39%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
10%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,860
10 years after entry
$44,604
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Institutional
Endowment
$15M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
59%
Avg faculty salary
$5,054/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,023
Federal loan rate
48%
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