Shorter University

www.shorter.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,514

3.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,692

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96.9%

783 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,447

78% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36%

96 Graduates

About

Shorter University is a higher education institution located in Floyd County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Shorter University were General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (41 degrees), and Accounting (11 degrees).

In 2023, 368 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shorter University. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (223 degrees), 2.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shorter University is $23,514, which is $−5,766 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shorter University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 538 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Shorter University is $23,514, which is $5,766 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,692.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Shorter University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,514

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Shorter University was $23,514. The cost of tuition at Shorter University is $−5,766 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shorter University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,692

2023 Value

23.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shorter University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,692. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shorter University grew by 23.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shorter University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,975

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shorter University was of $9,975 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.504% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shorter University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Shorter University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.4% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shorter University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shorter University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 538 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Shorter University received 783 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.1% annual growth. Out of those 783 applicants, 759 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,447 students enrolled at Shorter University in 2023. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Shorter University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

759

Accepted Out of 783

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shorter University was 96.9% (759 admissions from 783 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.1%, while admissions declined by 10.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Shorter University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Shorter University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shorter University had a total enrollment of 1,447 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shorter University is 1,128 students and the part-time enrollment is 319. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Shorter University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shorter University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.7% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 9.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.691% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0691% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shorter University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Male (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shorter University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,447 students. The full-time enrollment at Shorter University is 1,128 and the part-time enrollment is 319. This means that 78% of students enrolled at Shorter University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shorter University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shorter University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Shorter University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shorter University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
878 enrolled students
Black or African American
257 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
135 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shorter University is 60.7% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 9.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.691% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0691% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (4.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 60 more women than men received degrees from Shorter University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shorter University is white (223 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Shorter University is General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (41 degrees) and Accounting (11 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shorter University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Education (82 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,665,419 people), Accountants & auditors (1,043,026 people), Other managers (828,107 people), Secondary school teachers (577,608 people), and Financial managers (537,573 people).

The most specialized majors at Shorter University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), and Business (116 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shorter University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (8 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Education (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), and Business (116 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,208,764 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (595,311 people), Computer Systems Design (568,514 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (525,805 people), and Banking & related activities (509,556 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shorter University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
39 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shorter University was General Business Administration & Management with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Shorter University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

214

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University, which is 0.72 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (214).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shorter University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.792 times less than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Shorter University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shorter University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
223 degrees awarded
Black or African American
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shorter University is white (223 degrees awarded). There were 2.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (79 degrees).

0.815% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
138 degrees awarded
White Male
85 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shorter University is white female (138 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (85 degrees).

Operations

Shorter University has an endowment valued at nearly $14.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 238k (1.63%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Shorter University had a total salary expenditure of 24.2M. Shorter University employs 35 Assistant professors, 26 Associate professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Shorter University are Female Assistant professor (25), Male Associate professor (17), and Male Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter University are: Service, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

$14.6M

2023 Endowment

0.189%

decline from 2022

Shorter University has an endowment valued at about $14.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Shorter University declined 0.189% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Shorter University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13M

2023 Salaries

3.06%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Shorter University paid a median of $13M in salaries, which represents 53.5% of their overall expenditure ($24.2M) and a 3.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.318% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.5% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Shorter University paid a total of $3.78M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shorter University were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 26 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter University were Service with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shorter University was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shorter University.

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