At a glance
Average net price
$16,646
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
37.7%
Admission rate
96%
Undergrad size
1,028
In-state tuition
$24,630
Out-of-state tuition
$24,630
Cost of attendance
$35,726
Median earnings (10y)
$44,604
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,115
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 60.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (26%), social sciences (23%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM6%
- Health10%
- Business26%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services16%
- Business26.2%~269 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education15.1%~156 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.7%~110 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.4%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.3%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.6%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.7%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.4%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 113 | $50,621 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 95 | $43,806 | $37,987 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 47 | $58,578 | $26,942 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 42 | $23,359 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 39 | $36,642 | $26,568 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 34 | $34,686 | $22,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | $32,710 | $46,320 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 22 | $36,165 | $30,817 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 20 | $63,271 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 5 | $33,075 | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Shorter University
Shorter University is a mid-sized institution located in Rome, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,028 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Shorter University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,646 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $24,630 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $35,726 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 37.7%, a average completion outcome. 60.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $44,604 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Shorter University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (26% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Shorter University accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,115. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Rome, Georgia (city), Shorter University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Shorter University
Q.How much does Shorter University cost?
The average net price at Shorter University is $16,646 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $35,726.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Shorter University?
Shorter University has a 6-year graduation rate of 37.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Shorter University?
Shorter University admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Shorter University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Shorter University graduate earns $44,604 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Shorter University?
Published tuition is $24,630 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Shorter University located?
Shorter University is located in Rome, Georgia (ZIP 30165).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Shorter University at their official website.