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The Shorter College Professional Studies is a Christian, liberal arts college located in Rome, Georgia. It began operating in 1992 and is currently located on a 155-acre campus, with satellite campuses operating in Lawrenceville and Riverdale. Shorter College offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs through the following schools:
Students of Shorter College Professional Studies program can participate in intramural sports like dodgeball, basketball, kickball, skiing and white water rafting. The college also supports clubs and organizations like Delta Sigma Phi National Fraternity, Phi Mu National Fraternity, the Student Professional Association of Georgia Educators, and the Student Government Association.
Shorter College Professional Studies is in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta is a small city. The school is classified as a Southern Baptist college. Shorter College Professional Studies is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Shorter College Professional Studies stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Shorter College Professional Studies are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,908 students study at Shorter College Professional Studies (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Shorter College Professional Studies are in their forties, or even older.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Shorter College Professional Studies
6151 Powers Ferry Rd Ste 170
Atlanta, GA 30339
General Phone: (800) 475-0982
http://www.shorter.edu/pro_studies/professional_home.htm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 370 | business, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 154 | general studies |
| Family and Social Work | 67 | human services |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | pre-ministerial studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Shorter College Professional Studies in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 323 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 154 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Shorter College Professional Studies had a total enrollment of 1,908 students (1,546 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 21% |
| Women | 79% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 59% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 22% |
| 40-49 | 33% |
| 50-64 | 13% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 122 | 106 | 87% | 76 | 72% |
| Men | 26 | 24 | 92% | 16 | 67% |
| Women | 96 | 82 | 85% | 60 | 73% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,834 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,834 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Shorter College Professional Studies participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 159101)
Shorter College Professional Studies has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 0 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $62,287 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $62,185 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $53,610 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $60,399 | 7 | $55,236 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shorter College Professional Studies Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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