Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.The College provides 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.
School Overview: | Shorter University | |
| County | Floyd County, GA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 117 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,508 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,378 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 130 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,423 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 85 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 17% | 6% |
| % White | 79% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $18,770 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $18,770 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 64% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 430-550 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 430-558 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 430-550 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 16-23 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 17-23 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 18-23 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Located on a 150-acre wooded hilltop in Rome, Georgia, Shorter College is a private, liberal artsschool with a legacy of academic excellence and a dynamic Christian heritage.
- The College seeks to accomplish its mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs,specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs.
- On campus, we provide friendly and supportive instruction with an exceptional student-to-faculty ratioof 12:1. This personal education ensures that each student can build collaborative relationships with faculty who are expertsin their fields. We also offer a wide range of opportunities for international experiences, through traditional study-abroadprograms as well as short-term trips and mission opportunities.
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