Shorter

Shorter University

Shorter
#7634 / #2026
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1041
Most Desirable School
Private not-for-profit Baptist university in Rome, Georgia, USA

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About Shorter University

According to Wikipedia, Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.

Shorter University's Online Degrees

MBA in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Healthcare Management
  • Sport Management
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MM in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Management
  • Human Services Nonprofit Management
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Business
  • Sport Management
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BBA in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Sport Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in Social Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Criminal Justice
  • Human Services
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Social Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Criminal Justice
  • Human Services
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MEd in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Teaching - Pedagogy
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AS in Theology
Degree Concentrations
  • Christian Studies
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in General
Degree Concentrations
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Theology
Degree Concentrations
  • Christian Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Shorter University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
87197%32%112521

How Much Does Shorter University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$22,810
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$14,860
30K - 48K$11,953
48K - 75K$15,048
75K - 110K$16,660
110K+$18,503

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Shorter University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Shorter University, then you can expect to earn an average of $50,100 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Shorter University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,7861,568218

Where is Shorter University?

Shorter University is located at 315 Shorter Ave, Rome GA 30165

How Safe is Shorter University?

Rome has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Shorter University Known For?

Shorter University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Shorter University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Biology
#3972
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#3996
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#923
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biology Degrees
Chemistry
#4854
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#4863
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#1184
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chemistry Degrees
Nursing
#3134
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#3135
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#1213
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nursing Degrees
Religious Studies
#6459
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#6472
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#1388
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Political Science
#6589
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#6596
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#1552
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political-science Degrees
History
#5383
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#5392
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#1662
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history Degrees
Mathematics
#6442
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#6467
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#1714
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math Degrees
Sociology
#5196
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#5200
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#1715
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sociology Degrees
Education
#7007
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#7009
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#1834
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Business
#6672
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#6673
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#1840
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business Degrees
Literature
#6073
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#6101
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#1939
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literature Degrees
Criminal Justice
#4558
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#4560
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#2271
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criminal-justice Degrees
Communications
#8854
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#8871
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#2411
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communications Degrees
Medical
#9024
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#9026
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#2548
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medicine Degrees
Psychology
#6862
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#6869
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#2562
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psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#11765
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#11773
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#3214
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computer-science Degrees

Who Are Shorter University's Most Influential Alumni?

Shorter University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Biology, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of Shorter University's most famous alumni:

Ed Stetzer
Ed Stetzer
An American Christian writer.
Marion M. Bradford
An American biochemist.
Phyllis Tickle
Phyllis Tickle
An American writer.
Helen E. Grenga
A Chemistry professor.
David Cordle
David Cordle
An American professor.
Bob Long
An American baseball player.

Who Are Shorter University's Most Influential Faculty?