Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
1,091
Graduation Rate
37%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,604
Retention Rate
67%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)900–1130
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$24,044
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,044
Avg Net Price
$16,286
Room & Board
$9,784
Total COA
$34,985
Median Debt
$25,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$14,057
$30,001–48,000
$15,131
$48,001–75,000
$17,363
$75,001–110,000
$18,498
$110,001+
$18,784
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 49%
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Sticker Price$33,828
Estimated Net Price$16,286 (avg)
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Shorter University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,604
Retention Rate
67%
Median Debt
$25,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
18.9%
Education
15.8%
Health Professions
11.0%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.3%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.3%
Psychology
5.1%
Criminal Justice
4.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.3%
Biology
3.9%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.9%
Demographics
Men 47%Women 53%
White
61.9%
Black
19.0%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More
4.3%
International
2.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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