Shorter University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
Location
Rome, GA
Population
130,000
Website
https://www.shorter.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,091
Men / Women
51% / 49%
White
59%
Black
25%
Hispanic
11%
Mixed
3%
International
3%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
From State
90%
From Region
8%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
38%
Education
14%
Health Sciences
10%
Life & Natural Sciences
6%
Arts
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$24,630
Est. Cost of Attendance
$35,726
10-Year ROI
$141,000
ROI Percentile
47th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
61%
4-Year Graduation Rate
31%
6-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
130 (95% 😎)
Sunshine Hours
2,500 (31%)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (31%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
No
Acceptance Rate
81%
Yield (Unbound)
33%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
13%
SAT Range
1070
–
1170
SAT Math Range
510
–
580
SAT RW Range
530
–
620
ACT Range
18
–
25
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter University | 264 | 39% / 61% | 3% | $56,169 | 92% | ||
| Computer Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $80,861 | 90 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $61,887 | 71 | — | |
| Biochemistry | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,434 | 64 | — | |
| Biology | 7 +1 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $54,995 | 57 | — | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $51,590 | 48 | — | |
| Nursing | 26 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $87,314 | 94 | 100% | |
| Accounting | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $65,743 | 77 | — | |
| Business Administration | 62 +1 | 48% / 52% | 3% | $64,157 | 74 | 92% | |
| Marketing | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 20% | $60,927 | 69 | — | |
| Sport Management | 29 — | 86% / 14% | 7% | $50,900 | 46 | 97% | |
| Christian Studies | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $41,419 | 19 | — | |
| Communication | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 29% | $47,133 | 35 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 15 +1 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $48,991 | 40 | 83% | |
| English | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $41,611 | 19 | — | |
| History | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $42,517 | 22 | — | |
| Human Services | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $37,893 | 12 | 87% | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $44,305 | 27 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,465 | 11 | 89% | |
| Political Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $53,934 | 54 | — | |
| Psychology | 12 +1 | 17% / 83% | 8% | $41,524 | 19 | 92% | |
| Worship Ministry | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $42,665 | 22 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 16 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $50,082 | 43 | 87% | |
| History Education | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $51,236 | 47 | — | |
| Mathematics Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,510 | 48 | — | |
| Middle Grades Education | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $50,082 | 43 | 87% | |
| Special Education | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $51,872 | 49 | — | |
| Keyboard Instruments | — — | — | — | $38,703 | 13 | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $38,761 | 13 | — | |
| Music Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $51,013 | 46 | — | |
| Theatre | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $32,673 | 6 | — | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $38,711 | 13 | — |