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Shorter University

Rome, GA

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.

Shorter University

Rome, GA

Tuition & Fees

$22,370

$22,370

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Not Reported

undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 991
Declined + 652
Total Received 1,643
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Private (nonprofit)

1,394

undergraduate students

93

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 5616
ACT 0860

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School Facts

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 1,487
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)

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Rome, GA

150-acre campus in Rome (population: 36,375), 60 miles from both Atlanta and Chattanooga. Served by bus; major airport serves Atlanta.

Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165-4298

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 9% of male students
 
3 sororities 23% of female students
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Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted None
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

Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 991
Declined + 652
Total Received 1,643

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability

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Admissions Contact

Karl Hatton
Vice President for Enrollment
P: 800 868-6980
F: 706 236-1515
admissions@shorter.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $21,940
Room & board $9,400
Additional fees $430
Total $31,770

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 868-6980
F: 706 236-1515
financialaid@shorter.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Colleen Lassiter
Director of Financial Aid
classiter@shorter.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, softball

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Athletic Directors

Tony Lundy (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Oliva Bloemke (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA Division II
Mascot
Hawks
School colors
royal blue and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Accounting
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Christian Studies
Church Music
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Ecology/Field Biology
Economics
English
English Education
General Business
General Studies
History
History Education
Leadership
Liberal Arts
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Middle Grades Education
Music Education
Musical Theatre
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Piano
Piano Pedagogy
Political Science
Psychology
Spanish
Sport Management
Theatre
Voice
Youth Ministry
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Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,487

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

94%

1,394
students

Female
56%
780

Male
44%
614

6%

93
students

Female
63%
59

Male
37%
34

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

79%

1,112
students

Female
55%
604

Male
45%
508

21%

282
students

Female
63%
176

Male
37%
106

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Transfer Admissions

47%

Transfer applicants accepted

51%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
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

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

93

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 21
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
France
Italy
Pakistan
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Linda Palumbo Olsaenski
Director of International Programs
706 233-7409
lpalumbo@shorter.edu

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