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Shorter University is one of the leading colleges in Georgia with the acceptance rate of 65%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 7062337225 or send email at pmcelhaney@shorter.edu.

1944 Enrolled 65% Acceptance Rate 18 - 24 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 1,944
    • Average HS GPA: 3.32
    • Acceptance Rate: 65%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 31% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 9% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 12% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 16% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 22% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 8% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 550
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    430 - 550
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    18 - 24

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biomedical Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    EDUCATION.
    Education, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    French Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Nursing Science.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    History, Other.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, Other.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
    Philosophy, Other.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physical Sciences.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, Other.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, General.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
    Religious/Sacred Music.
    Theology/Theological Studies.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Keyboard Instruments.
    Music Pedagogy.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
    Voice and Opera.

  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's

  • Prominent Alumni

    John Buccigross
    ESPN anchor and hockey analyst
    Dr. Peter Hartsock
    AIDS Researcher, US Public Health Service
    Dr. Theodor Kolobow
    Patented the artificial lung
    Roger McManus
    President and COO of Wesfield Companies
    Suellen Myrick
    US Representative and former mayor of Charlotte, NC
    Brian Regan
    Nationally known stand-up comedian
    Doug Stephan
    Nationally syndicated radio talk show host

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Apr 1

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • School
    • State Aid

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $17500
    Required Fees
    $370
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1200
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1450
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2100
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $8600

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • N/A
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 81/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1642
    Foreign Countries Represented
    22

  • Demographics

    • Asian 17.14%
    • African-American 4.3%
    • Hispanic 68.82%
    • Caucasian 4.49%
    • Male 46%
    • Female 54%
    • Аre out of state 12

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    48%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 81/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    74%
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    29
    Number of Honor Societies
    10
    Number of Social Sororities
    3

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Minority Support Groups

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    N/A
    Career Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • On Campus Interviews
    Opportunities at School
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • M-F
      • 8:30-5
      • 7062337225
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Feb. 19
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