Shorter University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4790 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1334 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1256 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 31 of 63 | In Georgia, US |
| # 1 of 2 | In Rome, GA |
| # 5691 of 6,257 | For Art & Design |
| Top 1-3 | For 1 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
96%
Enrollment
129
Average SAT
1,120
Average ACT
22
Avg. cost to attend
$16,821 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,203
Graduates
115
Male:Female Ratio
49:51
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Shorter University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 904 | 463 | 441 |
| Admissions | 872 | 444 | 428 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 288 | 175 | 113 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 55% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 21% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 8% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Shorter University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Shorter University majors
Shorter University has granted 7 associate degrees across 1 programs, 264 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, and 102 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Shorter University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 62 | 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | - | - | 45 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 29 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 26 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 16 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | - | 15 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | - | 15 | - |
| Accounting | - | 4 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | - | 12 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | 11 | - |
| Religion & Religious Studies | - | 9 | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 8 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 7 | - |
| Communication, General | - | 7 | - |
| General Studies | 7 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | - | 6 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 6 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | - | 5 | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 4 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| Natural Sciences | - | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Music, General | - | 2 | - |
| Voice and Opera | - | 2 | - |
| Worship Ministry | - | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 1 | - |
| History, General | - | 1 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 7 | 264 | 102 |
Publications & Citations
Shorter University has published 181 scientific papers with 1,847 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
135
/ 884
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
81
/ 1,259
|
| Philosophy |
77
/ 317
|
| Biology |
71
/ 1,265
|
| History |
65
/ 286
|
| Political Science |
64
/ 498
|
| Sociology |
62
/ 535
|
| Geography and Cartography |
60
/ 738
|
| Engineering |
59
/ 595
|
| Law |
58
/ 406
|
| Physics |
54
/ 749
|
| Medicine |
52
/ 589
|
| Art & Design |
51
/ 248
|
| Psychology |
48
/ 551
|
| Computer Science |
45
/ 436
|
| Ecology |
43
/ 1,044
|
| Chemistry |
42
/ 729
|
| Archaeology |
42
/ 252
|
| Geology |
36
/ 734
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
35
/ 17
|
| Mathematics |
32
/ 567
|
| Literature |
31
/ 161
|
| Business |
30
/ 277
|
| Linguistics |
30
/ 256
|
| Botany |
25
/ 752
|
| Paleontology |
25
/ 368
|
| Genetics |
24
/ 106
|
| Economics |
23
/ 240
|
| Organic chemistry |
22
/ 568
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
21
/ 432
|
| Materials Science |
21
/ 255
|
| Biochemistry |
20
/ 408
|
| Education |
20
/ 233
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
19
/ 17
|
| Social Psychology |
19
/ 283
|
| Mathematics Education |
19
/ 171
|
| Fashion Design |
17
/ 216
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
16
/ 182
|
| Statistics |
16
/ 474
|
| Library and Information science |
15
/ 180
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Trey Kelley
politician
Othel Doyle Kelley is an American politician and lawyer. He served as the Republican Majority Whip of the Georgia House of Representatives until July 2021 from House District 16, covering much of Bartow, Haralson, and Polk Counties.
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2. David Cordle
1954-. (aged 72)
David Perry Cordle is an American professor and served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Emporia State University, a position he held from July 2013 to June 2021. Cordle attended Shorter College for his bachelor's degree, and he received his master's and doctorate in music from Florida State University.
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3. Marilyn Lloyd
1929-2018 (aged 89)
politician
Rachel Marilyn Lloyd was an American politician and businesswoman who served ten terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 until 1995.
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4. I. M. Ibrahim
1941-2008 (aged 67)
head coach
association football coach
Ibrahim M. Ibrahim was the head coach and founder of the Clemson University men's soccer team. Ibrahim coached the team from 1967 to 1994, winning two NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championships, in 1984 and 1987.
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Shorter
Founded
1873
Motto
Transforming Lives Through Christ
Colors
columbia blue, white, gold
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Term (June-July)
Total staff
239
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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