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Shorter University

Private nonprofit Rome, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
37%
Graduation Rate
$44,604
Earnings (10yr)
$16,646
Net Price
96%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Shorter University has an acceptance rate of 96%, making it highly accessible for students. With an enrollment of 1,028, it maintains a close-knit community. This environment can be beneficial for students seeking personalized attention and support throughout their academic journey.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for Shorter University, making it difficult to assess long-term outcomes and upward mobility for graduates. However, the graduation rate is 37%, which suggests that challenges may exist for students in completing their degrees. The absence of detailed mobility data means prospective students should consider their support systems when evaluating their chances of success.

The net price of attendance is $16,646, and graduates earn a median income of $44,604 ten years after enrollment. Graduates carry an average debt of $25,000. Students who thrive at Shorter University are often those who seek a community-oriented atmosphere and are focused on practical programs like Business, Education, Health Professions, Criminal Justice, and Biology.

Rankings

How Shorter Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation37%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$17KRetention61%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate38%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$21K$30-48K$23K$48-75K$19K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%693.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2056.5%MOBILITY142.59%

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,630
In-State Tuition
$24,630
Out-of-State
$16,646
Avg Net Price
$25,000
Median Debt
38%
Pell Grant Rate
48%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$15,929
Family Income $0–$30K
$21,482
Family Income $30K–$48K
$22,944
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,898
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$41,860
6 Years After Entry
$43,939
8 Years
$44,604
10 Years
0.56x
Debt-to-Earnings
65%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$41,860 6yr $43,939 8yr $44,604 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

142.59%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2056.5%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
693.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$84,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.40
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.7%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 96%
Retention Rate 61%
SAT Average 1115
ACT Midpoint 21
SAT Range 1040–1200
ACT Range 18–25
Full-Time Faculty 59%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,054
Diversity Index 0.59
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 26%
Education 15%
Health Professions 10%
Criminal Justice 6%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Psychology 4%
Humanities 3%
Communications 3%