Shorter College

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315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 291-2121
Website: www.shorter.edu
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester

Get a snapshot of Shorter College with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

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.

School Characteristics

Student Population
2,547
Students
Private not-for-profit University
Private not-for-profit
Student Population
$12,770 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: Baptist

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: 3.19
Average ACT: 22
Average SAT: 1080

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 2,547
Retention Rate: 75%
Graduation Rate: 46%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes

Male / Female Enrollment

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