Shorter University

Rome, GA
PrivateUrbanWebsite
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)9001130
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1723
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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Outcomes

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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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.