61%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,113 |
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| Declined | + 707 |
| Total Received | 1,820 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Mercer University | Macon, GA |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| Piedmont College | Demorest, GA |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA |
| Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GA |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Birmingham–Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| SAT | 5616 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0860 |
Shorter University is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention. Founded in 1873, it adopted coeducation in 1950. Its 150-acre campus is located in Rome, in the Appalachian foothills.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 1,507 |
| Established in | 1873 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Accredited by |
• CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
150-acre campus in Rome (population: 36,407), 60 miles from both Atlanta and Chattanooga. Served by bus; major airport serves Atlanta.
Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165-4298
| Application fee | $25 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
61%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,113 |
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| Declined | + 707 |
| Total Received | 1,820 |
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Emily Messer
Vice President for Enrollment
P: 800 868-6980
F: 706 236-1515
admissions@shorter.edu
| Tuition | $21,300 |
| Room & board | $9,400 |
| Additional fees | $430 |
| Total | $31,130 |
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85%
15%
Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
93
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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