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Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution in Rome, Georgia. Established in 1873 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter offers 66 undergraduate programs and 5 graduate programs. The university's 1,520 students come from all fifty states and international countries. Students can choose from an assortment of major options including business administration, psychology, biology/biological sciences and education to name just a few. Shorter also has several specialized degree programs such as nursing (online) or accounting (online). For those who cannot attend school on campus for whatever reason could still receive their diploma with online classes through the College of Adult Professional Studies at Shorter University.

Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit four year university located in Rome, Georgia. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and has an average class size of 17 students to one instructor. Students are offered more than 100 different degree programs from which to choose. Shorter University's campus is situated in the heart of downtown Rome where it provides its students with access to internships, jobs, cultural events and opportunities for volunteering that will make them better prepared for life after graduation.


Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit university in Rome, Georgia. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees to students on a beautiful historic campus near the Chattahoochee River. Founded in 1873 as an all-female seminary school by the Presbyterian Church, it has grown into one of the 35 private colleges in Georgia with 1,520 students enrolled today. Shorter’s 150% graduation rate means that 40% of our graduates complete their degree studies in just 2 years or less!

Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit 4-year college in Georgia that offers its students an excellent education and experience. The campus is located in an urban area, in Rome. According to the NCES 2017 report, 1,520 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 265 freshman enrolled and 140 returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 53%). Every year 40% of the graduating class graduates in 150% of time it takes to complete their studies. Shorter's tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $21,300 which includes room and board as well as fees.

Shorter University was founded in 1873 by the Presbyterian Church and is one of the oldest colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, Rome, GA. Shorter offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and concentrations, including many pre-professional programs such as nursing, teaching (including reading specialist), ministry studies, business administration and criminal justice. In addition to its academic offerings, Shorter has a strong arts curriculum with outstanding music degree programs; premier theatre productions; visual art exhibitions; dance concerts; creative writing workshops; and student publications.

The school's NCES 2017 report shows that 1,520 students enrolled at this private not-for-profit college over last year. 265 freshmen enrolled during fall 2017 and 140

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  • School Name: Shorter University
  • Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit four-year institution in Rome, Georgia. Established in 1873 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, Shorter offers 66 undergraduate programs and 5 graduate programs. The university's 1,520 students come from all fifty states and international countries. Students can choose from an assortment of major options including business administration, psychology, biology/biological sciences and education to name just a few. Shorter also has several specialized degree programs such as nursing (online) or accounting (online). For those who cannot attend school on campus for whatever reason could still receive their diploma with online classes through the College of Adult Professional Studies at Shorter University.

    Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit four year university located in Rome, Georgia. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and has an average class size of 17 students to one instructor. Students are offered more than 100 different degree programs from which to choose. Shorter University's campus is situated in the heart of downtown Rome where it provides its students with access to internships, jobs, cultural events and opportunities for volunteering that will make them better prepared for life after graduation.


    Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit university in Rome, Georgia. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees to students on a beautiful historic campus near the Chattahoochee River. Founded in 1873 as an all-female seminary school by the Presbyterian Church, it has grown into one of the 35 private colleges in Georgia with 1,520 students enrolled today. Shorter’s 150% graduation rate means that 40% of our graduates complete their degree studies in just 2 years or less!

    Shorter University is a private, not-for-profit 4-year college in Georgia that offers its students an excellent education and experience. The campus is located in an urban area, in Rome. According to the NCES 2017 report, 1,520 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 265 freshman enrolled and 140 returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 53%). Every year 40% of the graduating class graduates in 150% of time it takes to complete their studies. Shorter's tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $21,300 which includes room and board as well as fees.

    Shorter University was founded in 1873 by the Presbyterian Church and is one of the oldest colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, Rome, GA. Shorter offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and concentrations, including many pre-professional programs such as nursing, teaching (including reading specialist), ministry studies, business administration and criminal justice. In addition to its academic offerings, Shorter has a strong arts curriculum with outstanding music degree programs; premier theatre productions; visual art exhibitions; dance concerts; creative writing workshops; and student publications.

    The school's NCES 2017 report shows that 1,520 students enrolled at this private not-for-profit college over last year. 265 freshmen enrolled during fall 2017 and 140


    Location: United States, Georgia

  • Number Of Students: 1,520
  • Acceptance Rate: 53%

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