Shorter University, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Shorter University Rankings
Affordability60
Selectivity17
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity57
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Shorter University
84%
Bachelor’s
16%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education7%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities13%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Shorter University
57%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Shorter University
$22K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$34K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Shorter University
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
39%
Repayment Rate
$260
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 11% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $48K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $32K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 39% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 46% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 54% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Shorter University
55%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 71% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Shorter University
91%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Shorter University
1,211
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
26
Avg Entry Age
100
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 25% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Shorter University, GA
Berry College
2 miles, N
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
3 miles, SE
Georgia Highlands College
6 miles, S
Vogue Beauty and Barber School
35 miles, SE