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Shorter College is located in Rome, Georgia, United States. It was founded in the year 1873 and known as the Cherokee Baptist Female College. There are six degree-granting academic schools under this college. They are:
Shorter College's sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks. The men's teams participate in basketball, baseball, cross country, football, track and field, soccer, golf, and tennis. The women's teams compete in basketball, cross country, track and field, soccer, golf, tennis, softball, and volleyball.
Shorter College is located in a small city, in Rome, GA. 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 Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Shorter College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, music, drama and performing arts, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Shorter College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 550 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Shorter College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Shorter College offers classes to 1,035 students (1,011 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. 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 offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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
http://www.shorter.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 41 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | history, English, general studies, Spanish language, sociology, international studies, French language, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, math teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 14 | voice, piano, music performance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | pre-ministerial studies, religion, religious music |
| Media | 6 | public relations, communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Shorter College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 171 | 32 |
In 2007, Shorter College had a total enrollment of 1,035 students (1,011 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 90% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Shorter College offers campus housing for 669 of its 1,011 (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 | 1,131 | 731 | 65% | 276 | 38% |
| Men | 548 | 347 | 63% | 145 | 42% |
| Women | 583 | 384 | 66% | 131 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,160 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,500 |
Financial Aid:
Shorter College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159100)
Shorter College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $57,180 | 5 | $57,454 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $46,311 | 5 | $49,938 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $41,570 | 14 | $41,288 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,496 | 5 | $40,144 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $46,355 | 29 | $45,369 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 70 | 252 |
| Baseball | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 53 | 88 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
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
International/Global Studies
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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