About Shorter University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
1,452
Website
www.shorter.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Shorter University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
57%
SAT Range
920 - 1140
ACT Range
18 - 24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 930-1130 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 18 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Shorter University is 20. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, Georgia 30165. They can also call them at (706) 291-2121.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,395
Average Annual Cost
$21,940
Books And Supplies
$1,200
Other Fees
$430
Room And Board
$9,400
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,160
Total One Year Cost
$35,130
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SU. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $37,825. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($22,370), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($9,400), and budget for other expenses ($4,330). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
55%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
70 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
36 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
29 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
27 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
22 Graduates
Human Services, General
16 Graduates
Biology, General
14 Graduates
Music
11 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
11 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
9 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
7 Graduates
History
7 Graduates
Psychology, General
7 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
4 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
4 Graduates
Political Science and Government
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
Marketing
3 Graduates
Natural Sciences
3 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
3 Graduates
Chemistry
2 Graduates
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized...
2 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
1 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
1 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
1 Graduates
Mathematics
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,352
Socio-Economic Diversity
44%
Part-time
20%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$65,365 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 83% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
83%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$5,000/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,400/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,400/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Gulf South Conference
Total Male Athletes
336
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $9,400 per year for living on campus. The average meal plan at SU costs around $4,400 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 44% male and 56% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$43,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$221 - 442
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$14,124
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,551
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,135
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$10,084
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$16,032
$30K - $48K
$13,508
$48K - $75K
$14,117
$75K - $110K
$12,562
> $110K
$10,876
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,735, whereas the financial aid is $10,552. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,251 as well as institutional aid worth $10,552.
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