Shorter University

www.shorter.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,380

2021 Average Net Price

$16,438

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.06%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.2%

1,149 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,460

83.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.2%

97 Graduates

About

Shorter University is a higher education institution located in Floyd County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Shorter University were General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded) and Accounting (11 degrees).

In 2021, 320 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shorter University. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (208 degrees), 2.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shorter University is $22,380, which is $−6,125 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shorter University is $22,380, which is $−6,125 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,438.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Shorter University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shorter University was $22,380. The cost of tuition at Shorter University is $−6,125 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$16,438

2021 Value

5.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shorter University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,438. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shorter University grew by 5.87%.

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

$9,925

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shorter University was of $9,925 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 7.69% 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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Shorter University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.8% with respect to 2020, when 81% 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.

3.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shorter University was 3.06%, which represents 19 out of the 621 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 1,149 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,149 applicants, 933 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,460 students enrolled at Shorter University in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Shorter University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

933

Accepted Out of 1,149

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Shorter University was 81.2% (933 admissions from 1,149 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.8%, while admissions declined by −15%..

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

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Shorter University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Shorter University had a total enrollment of 1,460 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shorter University is 1,216 students and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at Shorter University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shorter University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.411% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shorter University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.2%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Black or African American Male (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.2%), followed by White Female (23.3%) and Black or African American Female (22.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shorter University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,460 students. The full-time enrollment at Shorter University is 1,216 and the part-time enrollment is 244. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at Shorter University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
926 enrolled students
Black or African American
295 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shorter University is 63.4% White, 20.2% Black or African American, 6.92% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.411% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.137% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 38 students (2.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 64 more women than men received degrees from Shorter University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shorter University is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Shorter University is General Business Administration & Management (55 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (11 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (21 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 University are Accountants & auditors (1,038,563 people), Other managers (726,123 people), Financial managers (478,567 people), Chief executives & legislators (381,847 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (303,986 people).

The most specialized majors at Shorter University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (21 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Business (121 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shorter University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (21 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Business (121 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (739,753 people), Computer Systems Design (516,972 people), Banking & related activities (490,770 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (474,347 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (456,360 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
49 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Shorter University was General Business Administration & Management with 49 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

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

192

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University, which is 0.667 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.625 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.6 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Shorter University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shorter University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.03% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
208 degrees awarded
Black or African American
75 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shorter University is white (208 degrees awarded). There were 2.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (75 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
127 degrees awarded
White Male
81 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shorter University is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (81 degrees).

Operations

Shorter University has an endowment valued at nearly $14.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 787k (5.52%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Shorter University had a total salary expenditure of 22.2M. Shorter University employs 35 Assistant professors, 30 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Shorter University are Female Assistant professor (21), Male Associate professor (19), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter University are: Service, with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$14.3M

2021 Endowment

1.23%

growth from 2020

Shorter University has an endowment valued at about $14.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Shorter University grew 1.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.1M 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

$12.5M

2021 Salaries

10.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Shorter University paid a median of $12.5M in salaries, which represents 56.4% of their overall expenditure ($22.2M) and a 10.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shorter University paid a total of $3.66M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shorter University were Assistant professor with 35 employees, Associate professor with 30 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter University were Service with 38 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shorter University was Female Assistant professor with 21 employees, Male Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

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