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Shorter University

Rome, Georgia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$41,860

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

34%

Annual Tuition

$24,044

At a Glance

Total Students

1,091

Retention Rate

67%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

49%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Shorter University is a private, non-profit institution with a high acceptance rate of 96.9%. The university has a student body of 1091. The retention rate is 67.2%, and the graduation rate is 34.3%. The median debt for students is $25,000, and nearly half of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Shorter University is $24,044. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,589, increasing to $41,860 after five years and $44,604 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$42k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 64% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Shorter University alumni earn a median of $38,589. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $41,860, and after ten years, median earnings reach $44,604. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. Nearly half of the students, 49.2%, receive financial aid.

Shorter University has a low graduation rate of 34.3% and a retention rate of 67.2%. The university has a high acceptance rate of 96.9%. The in-state tuition is $24,044.

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Campus Location

Rome, Georgia

Rome, GA 30165

Shorter University is located in Rome, Georgia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shorter University has an acceptance rate of 96.9%.