Shorter University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Shorter University is a private research university in Rome, Georgia, enrolling about 1,028 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.46% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,604 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,630
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,646 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.46% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,028 95.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 35.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1115
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,323
- Applicants (IPEDS): 783
- Room & Board: $9,920 annual estimate
Shorter University: what the data shows
Common questions about Shorter University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Shorter University?
Shorter University is located in Rome, GA (ZIP 30165).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Shorter University public or private?
Shorter University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Shorter University cost?
Published tuition: $24,630.
Average net price after aid: $16,646.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,929 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,482 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,944 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,292 |
| $110,001+ | $18,898 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $98,520.
How hard is it to get into Shorter University?
Admission rate: 96.46%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1115 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Shorter University?
Total enrollment: 1,028 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,323 students.
Graduate enrollment: 115 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Shorter University?
150%-time completion rate: 37.69%.
First-year retention: 60.5%.
What do graduates of Shorter University earn?
Median earnings: $41,860 six years after entry; $44,604 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
37.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Shorter University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (112 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (45 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (29 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (16 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (16 completions)
- 00.0300 (15 completions)
- Psychology, General (13 completions)
- Accounting (12 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Shorter University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.46%; completion rate 37.69%; median earnings $44,604 at 10 years; net price $16,646. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$24,630
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shorter University was $24,630.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,646
2024 Value
In 2024 Shorter University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,646.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,584 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,646 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$98,520 4-Year Tuition
$9,920 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,750 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$143,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Shorter University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.49% 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 University 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 University 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 | $19,670 | $19,670 | $17,121 |
| 2014 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $19,316 |
| 2015 | $20,846 | $20,846 | $18,864 |
| 2016 | $21,730 | $21,730 | $18,019 |
| 2017 | $21,730 | $21,730 | $19,439 |
| 2018 | $22,370 | $22,370 | $19,795 |
| 2019 | $22,370 | $22,370 | $19,495 |
| 2020 | $22,810 | $22,810 | $17,871 |
| 2021 | $22,810 | $22,810 | $16,638 |
| 2022 | $22,810 | $22,810 | $15,271 |
| 2023 | $24,044 | $24,044 | $16,286 |
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
96.46% Acceptance Rate
783 Total Applicants
759 Students Admitted
269 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1115
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shorter University reported total enrollment of about 1,028 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.1%), Black or African American (22.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). About 37.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shorter University in 2024 is 1,028 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,323 students. Graduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.5%
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 White at 59.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.46% 100% Completion Time
37.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.46% of students graduating from Shorter University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 45% male / 55% female
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 36% male / 64% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 86% male / 14% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Shorter University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$44,604 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.05% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
569.89% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Shorter University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 112 completions
2. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 45 completions
3. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 29 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 16 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 16 completions
7. 00.0300: 15 completions
8. Psychology, General: 13 completions
9. Accounting: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Shorter University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Shorter University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shorter University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,054
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,023
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 University is a private non-profit institution located in Rome, GA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,028 students. Student body composition includes White (59.1%), Black or African American (22.8%), Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). The admission rate is 96.46%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1115. The 150%-time completion rate is 37.69%. Approximately 37.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Rome, GA 30165
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.69% graduation rate at Shorter University 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 University located?
Shorter University is located in Rome, GA.
What is Shorter University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Shorter University is 96.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 783 applicants and 759 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Shorter University cost?
Reported tuition is $24,630 and average net price is $16,646 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,920 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Shorter University?
Shorter University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,323 students, White (59.1%), Black or African American (22.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Shorter University?
About 35.4% of students at Shorter University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Shorter University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Shorter University reports midpoint SAT about 1115 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Shorter University earn?
Median earnings are $41,860 six years after entry and $44,604 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Shorter University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Shorter University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Shorter University public or private?
Shorter University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rome, GA.
Is Shorter University an HBCU?
No. Shorter University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Shorter University a tribal college?
No. Shorter University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Rome, Georgia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
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.