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Shorter University Scholarships

315 Shorter Ave Tuition In/Out-State: $17,870 / $17,870 Total Fall Enrollment: 1,555
Rome , GA 30165 Books and Supplies: $1,200 Applicants Admitted: 65%
(706) 291-2121 On-campus Room and Board: $8,600 Receiving Aid of Some Type: 100%
http://www.shorter.edu Undergraduate Application Fee: $25 Receiving Institutional Aid: 98% , $8,595 on average
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
  • Shorter University General Information

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    Address 315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165
    Phone Number (706) 291-2121
    Web Address http://www.shorter.edu
    Mission Statement The Mission of Shorter College is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.
    The College seeks to accomplish this Mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. Geographically distant locations provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend classes in a traditional setting. The College affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education.
    Type of School Four or more years, Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation Baptist
    Highest degree offered Master's
    Calendar Semester
    Setting Small city
    Distance learning opportunities Yes

    Shorter University Size

    Total enrollment 1,555
    Enrolled full time 1,440
    Enrolled part time 115

    Shorter University Student Body

    Men enrolled full time 701
    Women enrolled full time 739
    American Indian/Alaskan Native 0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander 1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic 14%
    Hispanic 3%
    White/Non-Hispanic 73%
    Non-Resident Alien 4%
    Race/ethnicity unknown 4%
  • Shorter University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number -
    Open admission policy No
    Undergraduate Application fee $25
    Applied 1,944
    Admitted 1,263
    Enrolled 408
    Admitted % 65%

    Shorter University Admission factors

    Admission test scores Required
    Secondary school GPA Required
    Secondary school rank Recommended
    Secondary school record Required
    TOEFL Required
    Completion of college preparatory program Required
    Recommendations Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended

    Shorter University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT 73%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score 420
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score 550
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score 430
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score 550
    Students submitting ACT 59%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score 18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score 24
  • Shorter University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $17,500
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates $17,500
    Books and Supplies $1,200
    On-campus room and board $8,600
    Off-campus room and board $9,600

    Shorter University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid 100%
    Receiving Federal Grants 48% , $5,389 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid 98% , $8,595 on average
    Receiving Student Loans 70% , $5,879 on average
  • Shorter University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor
    Accounting 19
    Business Administration and Management, General 49
    Business/Managerial Economics 1
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
    Public Relations/Image Management 1
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
    Education Bachelor
    Elementary Education and Teaching 13
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 6
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3
    Music Teacher Education 4
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor
    English Language and Literature, General 5
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor
    French Language and Literature 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 4
    History Bachelor
    History, General 7
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor
    General Studies 9
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 1
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor
    International/Global Studies 3
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor
    Environmental Science 2
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor
    Religion/Religious Studies 4
    Physical Sciences Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 4
    Psychology Bachelor
    Psychology, General 5
    Social Sciences Bachelor
    Economics, General 0
    Sociology 0
    Theology and Religious Vocations Bachelor
    Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 1
    Religious/Sacred Music 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
    Music Performance, General 2
    Piano and Organ 4
    Voice and Opera 12
  • Shorter University Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline August 23
    Priority application deadline March 15
    Fall application deadline August 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due August 1
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    Student must reply to acceptance by May 1
    Deadline for housing deposit August 20

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    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline May 1
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline April 15
    Transfer application closing date August 25
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