Shorter College

www.shortercollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2023 Average Net Price

$12,921

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

290

86.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

6.67%

3 Graduates

About

Shorter College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shorter College were General Studies (29 degrees awarded), Entrepreneurial Studies (11 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees).

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shorter College. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (45 degrees), 4.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shorter College is $4,800, which is $−3,453 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shorter College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 66 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Shorter College is $4,800, which is $3,453 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,921.

In 2023, 89% of undergraduate students attending Shorter College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Shorter College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at Shorter College is $−3,453 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$12,921

2023 Value

1.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shorter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,921. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shorter College grew by 1.98%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shorter College (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

$6,022

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shorter College was of $6,022 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 34.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Shorter College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 9.88% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shorter College (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 College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 66 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.

Enrollment

Shorter College had a total enrollment of 290 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shorter College is 252 students and the part-time enrollment is 38. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Shorter College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shorter College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% Black or African American, 19.3% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.345% Asian.

Students enrolled at Shorter College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (29%) and White Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shorter College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 290 students. The full-time enrollment at Shorter College is 252 and the part-time enrollment is 38. This means that 86.9% of students enrolled at Shorter College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

27%

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 College was 27%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Shorter College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
219 enrolled students
White
56 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shorter College is 75.5% Black or African American, 19.3% White, 2.76% Hispanic or Latino, 1.72% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.345% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 18 more women than men received degrees from Shorter College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shorter College is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shorter College is General Studies (29 degrees awarded), followed by Entrepreneurial Studies (11 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shorter College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (4 degrees), and Protective Services (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter College are Accountants & auditors (1,020,807 people), Other managers (774,424 people), Financial managers (522,207 people), Chief executives & legislators (403,207 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (272,329 people).

The most specialized majors at Shorter College in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (4 degrees), Protective Services (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 degrees), and Business (11 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 College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Shorter College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (4 degrees), Protective Services (8 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (29 degrees), and Business (11 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 College are Elementary & secondary schools (696,970 people), Computer Systems Design (526,984 people), Banking & related activities (494,065 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (491,618 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (417,406 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
29 degrees awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
11 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Shorter College was General Studies with 29 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter College, which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (37).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter College in General Studies, which is 0.706 times less than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter College in General Studies, which is 1.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Shorter College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 16% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates 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.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (11.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shorter College is Male and Black or African American (11.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shorter College is black or african american (45 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shorter College is black or african american female (31 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (14 degrees).

Operations

Shorter College employs 10 Instructors. Most academics at Shorter College are Female Instructor (5), and Male Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter College are: Management, with 21 employees, Service, with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.96M

2023 Salaries

21.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Shorter College paid a median of $7.96M in salaries, a 21.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 31.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$481k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Shorter College paid a total of $481k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.04% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shorter College was Instructor with 10 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter College were Management with 21 employees, Service with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shorter College was Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male Instructor with 5 employees.

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

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