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Shorter College

N Little Rock, AR · City · 287 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Shorter College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a historic, faith-based institution best known for its unique legacy as the nation’s only private, two-year Historically Black College (HBCU). The college offers highly supportive associate degree pathways designed for seamless transfer to four-year universities or immediate career entry, with standout programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and Entrepreneurial Studies. Driven by a close-knit, family-like campus culture, the student experience is characterized by personalized faculty mentoring, active community engagement, and flexible scheduling that accommodates both traditional and adult learners. This distinctive combination of affordable, AME Church-affiliated education and dedicated individual attention makes Shorter College an empowering, accessible starting point for your higher education journey.

Location
N Little Rock, AR, 72114 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MEM · Memphis
131 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$21,735
Avg net price
$14,060
Room & board
$9,744
Tuition
$6,246
Books & supplies
$650/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,844
$30–48k
$10,243
$48–75k
$18,089
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
10%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
7%
Transferred
7%
Still enrolled
4%
Dropped out / unknown
82%
Median earnings (6yr)
$15,710
Median debt
$29,500
Monthly loan payment
$313
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$21,496
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,000
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
75%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$0
Independent students
94%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
33.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
3%
Black
61%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
15%
Avg faculty salary
$4,765/mo
Instructional spend/student
$28,161
Federal loan rate
60%

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