Shorter College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Shorter College is a private two-year college in N Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling about 287 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,060 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,246. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (61.3%) and White (33.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,246
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,060 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 287 94.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 12.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 15.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 420
- Room & Board: $9,744 annual estimate
Shorter College: what the data shows
Common questions about Shorter College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Shorter College?
Shorter College is located in N Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72114).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Shorter College public or private?
Shorter College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Shorter College cost?
Published tuition: $6,246.
Average net price after aid: $14,060.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,844 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,243 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,089 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,984.
How big is Shorter College?
Total enrollment: 287 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 420 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Shorter College?
150%-time completion rate: 12.50%.
First-year retention: 38.7%.
What do graduates of Shorter College earn?
Median earnings: $15,710 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,500.
74.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Shorter College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (22 completions)
- General Studies (10 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (5 completions)
- Christian Studies (3 completions)
- Child Development (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Shorter College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 12.50%; net price $14,060. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,246
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shorter College was $6,246.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,060
2024 Value
In 2024 Shorter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,060.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,060 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,984 4-Year Tuition
$9,744 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$650 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Shorter College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Shorter College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Shorter College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $4,883 |
| 2014 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $12,253 |
| 2015 | $4,904 | $4,904 | $16,833 |
| 2016 | $4,904 | $4,904 | $15,321 |
| 2017 | $4,904 | $4,904 | $15,773 |
| 2018 | $5,500 | $5,500 | $16,044 |
| 2019 | $5,596 | $5,596 | $13,747 |
| 2020 | $5,596 | $5,596 | $15,709 |
| 2021 | $5,596 | $5,596 | $13,760 |
| 2022 | $6,246 | $6,246 | $13,614 |
| 2023 | $6,246 | $6,246 | $12,993 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shorter College reported total enrollment of about 287 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.3%), White (33.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). About 74.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shorter College in 2024 is 287 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 420 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
38.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 61.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.93% 100% Completion Time
12.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.93% of students graduating from Shorter College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 73% male / 27% female
- General Studies: 20% male / 80% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Shorter College.
Return on Investment
$29,500 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Shorter College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 22 completions
2. General Studies: 10 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 5 completions
4. Christian Studies: 3 completions
5. Child Development: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Shorter College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Shorter College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shorter College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 15.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,765
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,161
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Shorter College is a private non-profit institution located in N Little Rock, AR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, General Studies, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 287 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.3%), White (33.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 12.50%. Approximately 74.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
N Little Rock, AR 72114
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 12.50% graduation rate at Shorter College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shorter College located?
Shorter College is located in N Little Rock, AR.
How much does Shorter College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,246 and average net price is $14,060 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,744 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Shorter College?
Shorter College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 420 students, Black or African American (61.3%), White (33.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Shorter College?
About 55.7% of students at Shorter College are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Shorter College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 12.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Shorter College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,500.
Is Shorter College public or private?
Shorter College is a private nonprofit institution located in N Little Rock, AR.
Is Shorter College an HBCU?
Yes. Shorter College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Shorter College a tribal college?
No. Shorter College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Shorter College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shorter College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is Shorter College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Shorter College: African Methodist Episcopal.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.