Overview

Shorter University is a Comprehensive institution located in Rome, GA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA  30165
United States

Contact Phone: 706-291-2121

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Organizational Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,820

Applied

1,113

Accepted

1,373

Enrolled

Female Admissions

769

Females Applied

485

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,051

Males Applied

628

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.25

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	Audition for music and theater programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 25th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 25th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	535	480	690
SAT Math	520	480	600
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

24,100

Private

Fees

5,172

Room only

Financial Aid

17,113

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,202

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,627

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,102

Avg. Loan Aid

8,078

Avg. Grant Aid

14,336

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64.02%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,373

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

6%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.63%
Black or African American	19.27%
White or Caucasian	62.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.8%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	3.57%
Other	0.62%

Gender

Male (44.14%)

Female (55.86%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	54%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Celebrate Shorter, Midnight Breakfast and Welcome Week and Convocation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Student Government Association, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity and SAVE (Students Advocating Volunteer Efforts)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio