Shorter University
315 Shorter AveRome, GA 30165
(706) 291-2121
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1920
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.shorter.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $20,250.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $33,228.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $33,228.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 525 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 6 | 8 |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 99% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 45% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,272.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 80% |
| Average state aid | $2,895.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 96% |
| Average institutional aid | $10,012.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 66% |
| Average student loan | $6,770.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fine/Studio Arts
- General Studies
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Human Services
- International/Global Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Keyboard Instruments
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Natural Sciences
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-theology/Pre-ministerial Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Voice and Opera
- Youth Ministry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
Georgia Scholarships
Global Scholars Fund Grants
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Georgia College and State University. Applicants must be international students or studying abroad, demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and participate in extracurricular activities. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
John Bent Award for Excellence in Radio-TV-Journalism
Scholarship for college seniors enrolled full-time at Georgia State University majoring in Journalism. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Floyd S. Harper Award
Scholarship for college seniors or graduate students enrolled full-time at Georgia State University College of Business Department of Risk Management and Insurance majoring in Actuarial Science. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and character. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Nonresident Waiver Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students enrolled full-time at Georgia State University College of Law. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Barbara Clayton Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for college sophomores enrolled full-time at Dalton State College majoring in Nursing. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be pursuing an associate of science degree. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Coastal Georgia Community College Publications Scholarships
Scholarship for Coastal Georgia Community College Foundation, Inc. staff members who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Coastal Georgia Community College. Students must participate in the literary magazine, Seaswells and the newspaper, Mariners' Log. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Irvine Sullivan & Martha Munro Ingram Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of West Georgia. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Wachovia Bank Scholarship for Business Excellence
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Dalton State College majoring in Business Administration. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Margaret & Alton Costley Memorial Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Georgia Institute of Technology. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Florence Kopleff Vocal Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Music. Students must demonstrate talent. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...