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Shorter College is located in a small city, in Rome, Georgia. The school is officially a Baptist school. Shorter College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
Students at Shorter College often study business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 570 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Shorter College offers classes to 2,658 students (2,635 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Shorter College serves primarily full-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference and Mid-South Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Shorter College
315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
General Phone: (706) 291-2121
Admissions Phone: (706) 233-7319
Financial Aid Phone: (706) 233-7227
http://www.shorter.edu
Shorter College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 575 | business, business management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, math teaching |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | English, history, Spanish language, general studies, French language, sociology, economics |
| Media | 17 | communication studies, public relations |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | pre-ministerial studies, religion, religious music, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 11 | voice, music performance, piano |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Shorter College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 437 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 182 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 103 | 1 |
In 2005, Shorter College had a total enrollment of 2,658 students (2,635 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 91% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Shorter College offers campus housing for 550 of its 2,635 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rome, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,031 | 769 | 75% | 292 | 38% |
| Men | 527 | 376 | 71% | 158 | 42% |
| Women | 504 | 393 | 78% | 134 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (706) 233-7319
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,250 |
Financial Aid:
Shorter College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (706) 233-7227
Shorter College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $56,041 | 6 | $48,536 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $48,088 | 7 | $46,709 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $38,636 | 15 | $40,047 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $27,950 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $48,751 | 30 | $43,103 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 101 | 41 | 142 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Track | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 54 | 29 | 83 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shorter College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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