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SHORTER COLLEGE

  • 315 Shorter Ave
  • Rome, GA 30165
  • OPEID College Code: 00159100
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  • General Phone: (706) 291-2121
  • President: Harold E. Newman
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,205
  • College Mascot: Hawks
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Shorter College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Baptist
    Mission Statement
  • The Mission of Shorter College is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.
    The College seeks to accomplish this Mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. Geographically distant locations provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend classes in a traditional setting. The College affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7998731,672
Number Granted Admission (%)510 (64%)579 (66%)1,089 (65%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)158 (31%)175 (30%)333 (31%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam25476%
ACT ® Exam18556%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430570
SAT ® Math430550
SAT ® Writing420560
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving61%37%88%96%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,904$4,437$3,418$8,471
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.0%4.9%2.2%
Number in Default474826
Number in Repayment9379701,174
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$16,300$15,770$15,160
In-State Tuition and Fees$16,300$15,770$15,160
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,300$15,770$15,160
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,800$7,400$7,000
Other Expenses$2,900$2,830$2,700
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,600$8,800$10,800
Other Expenses$6,800$6,200$5,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,750$6,200$3,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$28,000$27,000$25,860
In-State$28,000$27,000$25,860
Out of State$28,000$27,000$25,860
Off Campus
In-District$33,700$31,770$32,760
In-State$33,700$31,770$32,760
Out of State$33,700$31,770$32,760
Off Campus with Family
In-District$21,050$20,150$19,360
In-State$21,050$20,150$19,360
Out of State$21,050$20,150$19,360
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree17
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree12
Business Administration Degree42
Business Economics Degree-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree3
Public Relations Degree3
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree3
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree21
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree1
Music Teacher Education Degree4
Middle School Education Degree3
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree7
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree3
 
History
History Degree12
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies Degree-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree12
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree3
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree3
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree11
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree2
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-
Sociology Degree1
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies Degree3
Religious, Sacred Music Degree-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree2
Fine Studio Arts Degree4
Music Performance Degree-
Piano and Organ Degree2
Voice and Opera Degree16
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,205
    • Undergraduate: 1,205
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 608 Female: 597
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 608 Female: 597
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,167 Part-Time: 38
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,167 Part-Time: 38
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien635%
American Indian--
Black16714%
Asian80.7%
Hispanic252%
White90675%
Unknown363%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18110.9%
Ages 18-1953344%
Ages 20-2141534%
Ages 22-2417414%
Ages 25-29353%
Ages 30-34151%
Ages 35-39110.9%
Ages 40-4970.6%
Ages 50-6540.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees27021555
Faculty Status8585-
Tenured Faculty1818-
Graduate Assistants2-2
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1258342
Primarily Instruction1258342
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3939-
Other Professionals61556
Technical and/or Paraprofessional45387
Clerical And Secretarial33294
Service and/or Maintenance1293
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$45,750 (83)$46,372 (43)$45,081 (40)
Professor$60,807 (15)$60,077 (10)$62,266 (5)
Associate Professor$48,511 (11)$44,924 (4)$50,560 (7)
Assistant Professor$42,517 (47)$43,046 (24)$41,966 (23)
Instructor$35,318 (10)$36,082 (5)$34,554 (5)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$45,750 (83)$46,372 (43)$45,081 (40)
Professor$60,807 (15)$60,077 (10)$62,266 (5)
Associate Professor$48,511 (11)$44,924 (4)$50,560 (7)
Assistant Professor$42,517 (47)$43,046 (24)$41,966 (23)
Instructor$35,318 (10)$36,082 (5)$34,554 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,736,421$2,101,249$1,635,172
Ratio (%)100%56%44%
 
Participants
All Athletes322202120
Unduplicated Athletes294185109
Baseball2525-
Basketball291514
All Track Combined804238
Football7979-
Golf18117
Soccer442123
Softball17-17
Tennis1596
Volleyball15-15
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$37,568$27,082
Assistant Coaches-$18,637$18,333
 
Coaches
All Coaches322012
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students54%
 
By Gender
Male50%
Female57%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian-
Black50%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
White52%
Unknown80%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years51%
6 Years54%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary12-
On Campus
Burglary12-
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  • Reviewed on: May 30, 2010 Flag Review
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  • Shorter college is one of the best schools to be,they are good in terms of everything you can think of about a good and decent colleges today.
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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