Shorter University
Rome, GA · Private
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Shorter University admitted 96.5% of applicants university-wide (872 of 904).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 96.5% | 872 | 904 |
| Men | 95.9% | 444 | 463 |
| Women | 97.1% | 428 | 441 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 872 admitted students, 292 enrolled (33.5% yield).
Shorter University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Shorter University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $40,150/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,630 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,520 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $40,150/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,929 |
| $30k–48k | $21,482 |
| $48k–75k | $22,944 |
| $75k–110k | $21,292 |
| Over $110k | $18,898 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Carol Williams Kirby Alumni Leadership Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Carol Williams Kirby Alumni Service Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Leon Staples Jr. Memorial Alumni Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Carol Williams Kirby Alumni Leadership Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Carol Williams Kirby Alumni Service Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Leon Staples Jr. Memorial Alumni Scholarship — Varies (Other)
Shorter University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript or GED Equivalency
- SAT/ACT Test Scores (optional)
- Enrollment Deposit ($100) and Registration Fee ($125)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript or GED Equivalency
- SAT/ACT Test Scores (optional)
- Enrollment Deposit ($100) and Registration Fee ($125)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Shorter University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Shorter University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $44,604
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 37.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Shorter University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Shorter University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Biological & life sciences (8%), Psychology (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 52% of class sections have under 20 students.
Shorter University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.