Shorter University
Rome, Georgia · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A
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
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Shorter University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,091 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 96.9%. The graduation rate is 34.3%, and the retention rate is 67.2%. The in-state tuition is $24,044. Almost half of the students receive financial aid, at 49.2%.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $38,589. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $41,860, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,604. The median debt for students is $25,000.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$39k
1 YEAR
$42k
5 YEARS
$45k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Shorter University alumni earn a median of $38,589. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $41,860, and after ten years, 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. The total student population is 1,091.
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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.