Shorter University

Rome, GA

Private nonprofit small campus City: Small 1,028 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$16,646per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$24,630published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$24,630published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
Average SAT
1,115of admitted students
Average ACT
21of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$44,60410 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Small
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Baptist

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing26%
  • Education21%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness9%
  • Health professions9%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences8%
  • Liberal arts & humanities5%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division II with football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Shorter University.