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Shorter University

Tuition
24,044
Students
1,899
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

1,899

Graduation Rate

37%

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.93%

Apply

783

Accepted

759

Attend

269

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

Sat Range

900 - 1130

Act Range

17 - 23

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$24,044

Out-of-State

$24,044

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,781

State/Local Grants

$4,132

Institutional/Scholarships

$12,495

Graduate

In-State

$17,000

Out-of-State

$17,000

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,332

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$9,784

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$2,160

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

15

Average Assistance

$6,716

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate37%

Student Faculty Ratio15:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • General Studies
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Accounting
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Student Body

Students Enrolled1,899

Undergraduate

1,651

Graduate

248

Full-Time

78

Part-Time

22

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No