The Mission of Shorter University is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Shorter College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,666), and 57% receive loans ($8,158 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,800. Off campus it is around $9,600. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Shorter College is $12,336 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,679 people applied to Shorter College. Of the applicants, 65.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (31.0% male and 30.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 91.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 69.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 36.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 47.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 54.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 800-868-6980 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@shorter.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30165 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://admissions.shorter.edu/ADMISSIONS/HowtoApply/ApplyNow/Transfer/tabid/2826/Default.aspx |
| Admissions Website | http://admissions.shorter.edu/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://scholar.shorter.edu/ics/Admissions/Admissions_Homepage.jnz?portlet=Custom_Content |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Shorter College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 570 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 550 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 560 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 17 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 54 | ||||
| Accounting | 12 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 0 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 6 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | 3 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||||
| Education | 29 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 7 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 3 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| History | 12 | ||||
| History, General | 12 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 12 | ||||
| General Studies | 12 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 0 | ||||
| International/Global Studies | 0 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 3 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 2 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 3 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 11 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||||
| Social sciences | 1 | ||||
| Economics, General | 0 | ||||
| Sociology | 1 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 3 | ||||
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 | ||||
| Religious/Sacred Music | 0 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 24 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 0 | ||||
| Piano and Organ | 2 | ||||
| Voice and Opera | 16 | ||||
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