Shorter University
Rome, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,183
Graduate Enrollment: 128
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.2%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2012)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 37.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.3%
Black: 20.2%
Hispanic: 7.4%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.5%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 20.2%
Hispanic: 7.4%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.0%
Non-resident alien: 2.5%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,357
In-State tuition: $22,810Out-of-State tuition: $22,810
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,160 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,450 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,160 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,619 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,625 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,951 |
| $30k-48k | $15,018 |
| $48k-75k | $15,502 |
| $75k-110k | $16,787 |
| $110k+ | $17,341 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,401 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,744 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 39.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 45.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 26.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 30.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,684 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $43,337 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 32 | $22,625 | $212 | $38,719 ($3,227) | $43,892 ($3,658) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 4 | $33,618 ($2,802) | $31,987 ($2,666) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 23 | $26,000 | $262 | $22,793 ($1,899) | $45,143 ($3,762) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $21,016 ($1,751) | $37,982 ($3,165) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $30,817 | $281 | $38,565 ($3,214) | $35,821 ($2,985) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 27 | $46,320 | $421 | $35,770 ($2,981) | $33,307 ($2,776) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 29 | $26,942 | $265 | $60,279 ($5,023) | $67,646 ($5,637) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 76 | $37,987 | $355 | $44,964 ($3,747) | $56,329 ($4,694) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 75 | $311 | $43,616 ($3,635) | $53,406 ($4,451) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $312 | $69,833 ($5,819) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | $26,568 | $279 | $36,892 ($3,074) | $41,818 ($3,485) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $43,326Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,086,729 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $14,260,643 (2022)