Shorter University
Private not-for-profit Baptist university in Rome, Georgia, USA
Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through seven colleges and schools. In the fall of 2016, it enrolled 1,817 students. The main academic and residential campus is located northwest of Atlanta, Georgia in Rome. There are adult education and graduate programs at distance learning facilities in North Atlanta and Rome. In addition Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
1,780
Acceptance
57%
Graduation Rate
37%
Median SAT Score
1030
Median ACT Score
21
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$21,940
Fees (in-state)
$430
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $17,650 |
| 30K-48K | $20,174 |
| 48K-75K | $19,565 |
| 75K-110K | $21,120 |
| 110K+ | $22,806 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$50,100
Employed
89%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
Graduates
0K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
315 Shorter Ave,
Rome GA
30165
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
39 per 100k
Violent Crime
6 per 100k
What is Shorter University known for?
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Top areas of influence with degrees offered
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Influential People
Who are Shorter University's Most influential alumni?
Shorter University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Religious Studies, and Chemistry. Shorter University’s most academically influential people include Helen E. Grenga, Ed Stetzer, and Phyllis Tickle.