Shorter University

Rome, GA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Shorter University is a private nonprofit institution in Rome, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,028 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,604 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 37.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,646 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Registered Nursing, Sports & Fitness, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,604
Graduation Rate
37.4%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$16,646
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.78x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,028
Admission Rate
96.5%
Average SAT
1115
Retention Rate
60.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$24,630
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,630
Pell Grant Rate
37.5%
Federal Loan Rate
48.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$15,929
Income $30K–$48K
$21,482
Income $48K–$75K
$22,944
Income $110K+
$18,898

Student Demographics

Women
54.6%
White
59.1%
Black
22.8%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
3.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.7%

Accreditations

Programs (30)

Bachelor (23)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $63,873 39
Registered Nursing $75,924 28
Teacher Education $49,864 23
Sports & Fitness $42,558 21
Secondary Education Not reported 15
Interdisciplinary Studies Not reported 14
Psychology $46,272 13
Criminal Justice & Corrections $56,677 12
Public Administration $50,113 10
Biology Not reported 8
Religion Not reported 8
Music Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 7
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 6
Natural Sciences Not reported 4
Communications Not reported 3
Special Education Not reported 3
English Language & Literature Not reported 3
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 3
Chemistry Not reported 3
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 3
Marketing Not reported 3
Liberal Arts & Sciences $50,887 1

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $65,803 56
Teacher Education Not reported 41
Accounting $85,605 11

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $54,784 17
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Mathematics Bachelor 2
History Bachelor 2
Religious Music and Worship Bachelor 1

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