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Shorter University
Rome, GA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$24,044
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,044
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,784
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,450
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$33,828
Net price (after aid)$16,286
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,057
$30k – $48k$15,131
$48k – $75k$17,363
$75k – $110k$18,498
$110k+$18,784
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$44,604
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans49%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
37%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$24k
Net price
$16.3k
below avg
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$44.6k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
900 - 1130
ACT range
17 - 23
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Rome, GA 30165
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (25)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish Literature
Natural Sciences
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About Shorter University
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- Where is Shorter University located?
- Shorter University is located in Rome, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Shorter University?
- Shorter University is a private university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Shorter University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Shorter University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Shorter University?
- Shorter University's published in-state tuition is approximately $24,044 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Shorter University?
- Shorter University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,216 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Shorter University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Shorter University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Shorter University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Shorter University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/shorter-university