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Shorter University
Shorter University admits nearly everyone — 96.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Shorter University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Shorter University sits in Rome proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $75,924 four years out. Faculty pay averages $60,648 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,028 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 60.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1130 — below the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Shorter University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Shorter University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 900–1130 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Shorter University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Shorter University received 783 applications and admitted 759 (96.9%), with 269 enrolling.
How Shorter University compares
| Shorter University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.5% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $24,630 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,604 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Shorter University's median earnings are $44,604 — below the Georgia benchmark of $47,290. Weigh that against the $24,630 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Shorter University lists tuition at $24,630 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Shorter University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $24,630 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,028 undergraduates, Shorter University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Shorter University students — 37.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Shorter University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,924 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,677 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,887 |
| Human Services, General | $50,113 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,864 |
| Psychology, General | $46,272 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $42,558 |
Median earnings for these 8 Shorter University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,604 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Shorter University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Shorter University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1130 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Shorter University's acceptance rate?
96.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 759 admitted from 783 applicants.
How much does Shorter University cost?
At Shorter University, published tuition is $24,630 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Shorter University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Shorter University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,604 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Piedmont University — 93.3% admitted
- Paine College — 95.4% admitted
- Oglethorpe University — 88.4% admitted
- Herzing University-Atlanta — 93.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.