Shorter University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,091
Men / Women
51% / 49%
White
59%
Black
25%
Hispanic
11%
Mixed
3%
International
3%
Asian
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
38%
Life & Natural Sciences
16%
Education
14%
Arts
3%
Engineering, Computing & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$24,630
Est. Cost of Attendance
$35,726
10-Year ROI
$141,000
ROI Percentile
47th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
61%
4-Year Graduation Rate
31%
6-Year Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
130 (95th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,500 (31th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (31th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
33%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
13%
SAT Range
1,040
–
1,200
ACT Range
18
–
25
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter University | 264 | 39% / 61% | 3% | $60,889 | |
| Computer Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 7 +1 | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Nursing | 26 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $90,014 | |
| Accounting | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Business Administration | 62 +1 | 48% / 52% | 3% | $64,016 | |
| Marketing | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 20% | — | |
| Sport Management | 29 — | 86% / 14% | 7% | $52,474 | |
| Christian Studies | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 29% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 15 +1 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $50,506 | |
| English | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| History | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Human Services | 8 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $39,065 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 15 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $43,136 | |
| Political Science | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 12 +1 | 17% / 83% | 8% | $42,808 | |
| Worship Ministry | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 16 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $55,245 | |
| History Education | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Middle Grades Education | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $55,245 | |
| Special Education | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | — | |
| Keyboard Instruments | |||||
| Music | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Theatre | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Voice and Opera | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |