Shorter University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165
Quick Facts
1,091
Total Enrollment
97%
Acceptance Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
$41,860
Median Earnings (6yr)
$24,044
In-State Tuition
$16,286
Avg Net Price
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1075
Avg SAT Score
About Shorter University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 315 Shorter Ave |
| City | Rome, GA |
| ZIP Code | 30165 |
| County | Floyd County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Donald V. Dowless (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,091 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 61.9% |
| Black | 19.0% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.9% |
| Unknown | 0.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 11.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 6.2% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 450 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 23 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$24,044
In-State Tuition
$24,044
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,985
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,286
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 37% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 49% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 37% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $12,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $47,750 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 39% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,057 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,131 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,363 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,498 |
| $110,001+ | $18,784 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,860
6 Years After
$43,939
8 Years After
$44,604
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $25,387 | 75th percentile: $60,038
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,510
Low Income
$45,202
Middle Income
$46,022
High Income
Student Outcomes
67%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
37%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$4,903
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$4,897
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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