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Shorter University

Shorter University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Rome, GA metro with 1,322 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

Rome, Georgia · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,322 students

NCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,115

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,646

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

38%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

67%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$44,604

10 years after entry

Students

1,322

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$15,929
$30,001–48,000$21,482
$48,001–75,000$22,944
$75,001–110,000$21,292
Over $110,000$18,898

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreShorter University courseCredits
9 AM – 11 AM 12 PM –2PM 3 PM – 5 PM Evening Labs / Classes
Show all 1 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
9 AM – 11 AM 12 PM –2PM 3 PM – 5 PM Evening Labs / Classes
9 AM – 11 AM 12 PM –2PM 3 PM – 5 PM Evening Labs/ Classes

Source: shorter.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management62
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management29
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26
Elementary Education and Teaching16
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies15
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies15
Psychology12
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs11
Show the other 22 majors
Religion/Religious Studies9
Human Services8
Communication7
Biology/Biological Sciences7
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching6
Biochemistry6
Marketing/Marketing Management5
Accounting4
History Teacher Education4
Natural Sciences3
Music Teacher Education3
Voice and Opera2
Music2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Worship Ministry2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies2
Computer and Information Sciences1
Mathematics Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature1
Mathematics1
Political Science and Government1
History1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Gulf South Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Rome, GA

101,390 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Lovell Field (CHA)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20

Elevation

784 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

30°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

49 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$990 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division II, similar size