Shorter University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Shorter University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rome, Georgia with approximately 1,091 undergraduate students enrolled. Shorter University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,286 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $50,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition, Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 97% acceptance rate and $16,286 average net price make this a financially accessible option for students who need an affordable, faith-based education in a small-town setting, but the 37% graduation rate is a serious red flag worth discussing before enrolling. Only 67% of freshmen return for sophomore year, suggesting many students struggle to find their footing here. If you do graduate, median earnings of $50,100 with just $12,500 in debt is a reasonable outcome — but getting to graduation is the real challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,091 undergraduates).
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