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Shorter University

Rome, Georgia · Private · 1,028 undergrads

Shorter University admits 96% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Shorter University?

96% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1040–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

904 applied, 872 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Shorter University cost?

$18,008 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $36,822.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,691
$30,000–$48,000$17,148
$48,000–$75,000$15,458
$75,000–$110,000$20,835
over $110,000$22,124

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Shorter University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Shorter University's fall 2027 rule yet. Shorter University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Shorter University's site

What it's like

1,028
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Rome, GA.
61%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 37% within six.
$51.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Easiest to get into in Georgia

Questions people ask

What is Shorter University's acceptance rate?
96% for fall 2024: 872 of 904 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Shorter University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1040 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Shorter University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,458 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $36,822.
What is Shorter University's graduation rate?
37% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).