Private nonprofit · Rome, Georgia

Shorter University

Urban campus · 1,028 undergraduates · 14 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 96%
ACT middle 50%: 18–25
Average net price: $16,646; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 38%

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What Shorter University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $15,929
$30,001 – $48,000: $21,482
$48,001 – $75,000: $22,944
$75,001 – $110,000: $21,292
Over $110,000: $18,898

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $35,726
Tuition and fees: $24,630
First-years given a grant by the school: 79%
Average grant from the school: $15,852
Median debt at graduation: $25,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 96%
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1200
ACT middle 50%: 18–25
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 64%

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