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Shorter University

Rome, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist

Shorter University is a Christian liberal arts university in Rome, Georgia. Its mission is set within a biblical worldview, chapel meets on Wednesdays, and students must attend six services a semester for four semesters. Every undergraduate takes two Christian studies courses, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries offers a weekly Monday event and Bible studies.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Advancing God’s Kingdom through a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service within the context of a biblical worldview.”

    Source: shorter.edu
  • “We seek to help students to grow inwardly through such activities as discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.”

    Source: shorter.edu
  • “The mission of Baptist Collegiate Ministries is for college students to seek God, share the Gospel, and serve others.”

    Source: shorter.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are to attend six of the regularly scheduled chapel services each semester.

Source: catalog.shorter.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in Brookes Chapel. Refuge, the weekly event of Baptist Collegiate Ministries, meets Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

Source: catalog.shorter.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can grow through discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.

Source: shorter.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students serve on Summer, Spring Break and Christmas mission trips, and work days on Saturdays help build homes for families in Floyd County.

Source: shorter.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
45 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.38%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,115 · ACT 21.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$5,023

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

CWorship and chapel: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

61 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held once a week, on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in Brookes Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel Services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00am (EST) in Brookes Chapel.”
      Chapel services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in Brookes Chapel.
    2. Chapel | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/student-life/chapel.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (EST) in the Brookes Chapel”
      The chapel page lists Brookes Chapel on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (the page's schedule is for Fall 2025).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students must attend six regularly scheduled chapel services each semester for credit, for four semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “attend six of the regularly scheduled Chapel Services during each semester”
      To receive chapel credit, students must attend six regularly scheduled chapel services each semester.
      “The following categories of General Education/Foundations courses are required for students as part of their work for an undergraduate degree:”
      The Biblical Perspective category, six credit hours of Christian Studies courses, is required for every undergraduate degree.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Refuge, the BCM weekly event, meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. and includes worship. It is treated as a worship night.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Refuge is also the name of BCM’s weekly event that meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m.”
      BCM's weekly Refuge event meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. and includes worship.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer groups are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We seek to help students to grow inwardly through such activities as discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.”
      BCM offers discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (The campus minister is presented as a named campus minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/bcm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. David E. Roland Campus Minister International Children’s Basketball Consultant Fitton Student Union, Room 230 706-233-7329 droland@shorter.edu”
      Rev. David E. Roland is the campus minister for BCM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/student-life/chapel.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (EST) in the Brookes Chapel”
      The chapel page lists Brookes Chapel on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (the page's schedule is for Fall 2025).
    2. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel Services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00am (EST) in Brookes Chapel.”
      Chapel services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in Brookes Chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Biblical Perspective is 6 credit hours of Christian Studies courses, which is two courses, required of all undergraduates. The choices include courses in evangelism, youth ministry and missions as well as Bible and theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “with the exception of the two Christian studies courses and any specific general education courses prerequisite to or required for a given major”
      Transfer students must complete two Christian studies courses to meet the foundation requirements.
      “The following categories of General Education/Foundations courses are required for students as part of their work for an undergraduate degree:”
      The Biblical Perspective category, six credit hours of Christian Studies courses, is required for every undergraduate degree.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Students choose two Christian studies courses. Old Testament Interpretation and New Testament Interpretation are among the choices; neither is required of all.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CST 2225 Old Testament Interpretation”
      Old Testament Interpretation is one of the Christian studies courses that students may choose.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (FCS 1010 Introduction to College Life and Christian Worldview is required of first-year students, with exemptions for transfer students with 24 or more hours and students aged 22 or older.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Introduction to College Life and Christian Worldview (FCS 1010 ), a one-credit-hour course.”
      FCS 1010 is a one-credit course titled Introduction to College Life and Christian Worldview.
      “Students take FCS 1010 during their first semester at Shorter.”
      FCS 1010 is taken in the first semester.
      “Students who enter the university that are 22 or older are exempt from the FCS 1010 requirement.”
      Students aged 22 or older are exempt from FCS 1010.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The general education outcomes for Biblical Perspective and Artistic Expression are stated within a biblical worldview.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will establish an understanding of biblical worldview through the application of biblical content to all areas of life”
      The Biblical Perspective outcome is an understanding of a biblical worldview.
      “Students will develop their creative capacity, sensitivity, and appreciation for artistic expression through art, dance, music, or theatre within the context of a biblical worldview.”
      The Artistic Expression outcome is set within a biblical worldview.
    2. Mission & Vision Statement | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/about-shorter/mission_vision.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Advancing God’s Kingdom through a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service within the context of a biblical worldview.”
      The mission statement sets academic and spiritual aims within a biblical worldview.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Studies is offered as a BA and a BS major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Degrees, Majors & Minors | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=343 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, BA”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Christian Studies is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
CChristian community: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

66 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named campus minister (Rev. David E. Roland) is listed on official pages.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/bcm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. David E. Roland Campus Minister International Children’s Basketball Consultant Fitton Student Union, Room 230 706-233-7329 droland@shorter.edu”
      Rev. David E. Roland is the campus minister for BCM.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Christian Focus Week is named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Leaders on the Hill, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes present a variety of programs including Christian Focus Week, weekly services, mission trips, programs, and service projects.”
      Christian student groups present programs including Christian Focus Week, weekly services and mission trips.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
    Sources (2)
    1. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We seek to help students to grow inwardly through such activities as discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.”
      BCM offers discipleship, family groups, Bible studies and prayer groups.
      “Lunchbox is a BCM Bible study held every Friday morning at 11:15 am”
      BCM holds a weekly Friday morning Bible study called Lunchbox.
    2. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Leaders on the Hill, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes present a variety of programs including Christian Focus Week, weekly services, mission trips, programs, and service projects.”
      Christian student groups present programs including Christian Focus Week, weekly services and mission trips.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The campus minister leads Baptist Collegiate Ministries, the university's Christian ministry office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/bcm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. David E. Roland Campus Minister International Children’s Basketball Consultant Fitton Student Union, Room 230 706-233-7329 droland@shorter.edu”
      Rev. David E. Roland is the campus minister for BCM.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

81 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Community Ministries, coordinated by a Community Missions Coordinator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministries | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/community-ministries.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Community Ministries is students serving Christ through their hands and feet.”
      Community Ministries are coordinated through BCM and a Community Missions Coordinator.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Mission trips run during summer, spring break and Christmas breaks.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/bcm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We serve others and share the Gospel through Summer, Spring Break, and Christmas Mission trips.”
      BCM runs mission trips over summer, spring break and Christmas.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (Community ministries include Rome Action Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, nursing home ministry, a youth ministry at West End Baptist Church, tutoring at The Chapel at Swan Lake and a youth center.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministries | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/community-ministries.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Work days are usually scheduled on Saturdays to help build homes for families in Floyd County.”
      Community ministries include Habitat for Humanity work days in Floyd County.
      “Community Ministries is students serving Christ through their hands and feet.”
      Community Ministries are coordinated through BCM and a Community Missions Coordinator.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (A course on the history and practice of Christian missions and a Christian-community study program in Rome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Descriptions | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “CST 3550 History & Practice of Christian Missions”
      A course on the history and practice of Christian missions is offered.
      “allows students to experience Italy in a Christian community while earning credits taught from a Christian worldview”
      A study program in Rome offers a Christian community setting.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (2)
    1. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The mission of Baptist Collegiate Ministries is for college students to seek God, share the Gospel, and serve others.”
      BCM's mission is to seek God, share the Gospel and serve others.
    2. Community Ministries | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/community-ministries.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “taking the message of God’s love and forgiveness to Rome and Floyd County”
      Community ministries are meant to take the gospel message to Rome and Floyd County.

Strengths

  • Every undergraduate takes six credit hours of Christian studies, and a Christian Studies major is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The following categories of General Education/Foundations courses are required for students as part of their work for an undergraduate degree:”
      The Biblical Perspective category, six credit hours of Christian Studies courses, is required for every undergraduate degree.
      “with the exception of the two Christian studies courses and any specific general education courses prerequisite to or required for a given major”
      Transfer students must complete two Christian studies courses to meet the foundation requirements.
    2. Traditional Degrees, Majors & Minors | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=343 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Studies, BA”
      A Bachelor of Arts major in Christian Studies is offered.
  • Students must attend six chapel services each semester for four semesters.
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “attend six of the regularly scheduled Chapel Services during each semester”
      To receive chapel credit, students must attend six regularly scheduled chapel services each semester.
  • BCM has a weekly Monday event and a weekly Friday Bible study.
    Sources (1)
    1. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Refuge is also the name of BCM’s weekly event that meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m.”
      BCM's weekly Refuge event meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. and includes worship.
      “Lunchbox is a BCM Bible study held every Friday morning at 11:15 am”
      BCM holds a weekly Friday morning Bible study called Lunchbox.
  • Community ministries serve Rome and Floyd County through several partner ministries.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministries | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/community-ministries.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Work days are usually scheduled on Saturdays to help build homes for families in Floyd County.”
      Community ministries include Habitat for Humanity work days in Floyd County.
      “Community Ministries is students serving Christ through their hands and feet.”
      Community Ministries are coordinated through BCM and a Community Missions Coordinator.

Concerns

  • The published chapel schedule on the chapel page is for Fall 2025, and chapel is held once a week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapel | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/student-life/chapel.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (EST) in the Brookes Chapel”
      The chapel page lists Brookes Chapel on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (the page's schedule is for Fall 2025).

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Campus ministry home

Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM)

  • Address: 315 Shorter Ave NW, Rome, GA 30165
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Brookes Chapel (chapel services), Fitton Student Union, Room 230 (BCM office)

Source: shorter.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, catalog.shorter.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, shorter.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries | Shorter Universityshorter.edu/bcm/index.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Rev. David E. Roland Campus Minister International Children’s Basketball Consultant Fitton Student Union, Room 230 706-233-7329 droland@shorter.edu”
    Rev. David E. Roland is the campus minister for BCM.
  2. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The mission of Baptist Collegiate Ministries is for college students to seek God, share the Gospel, and serve others.”
    BCM's mission is to seek God, share the Gospel and serve others.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Community MinistriesOff campus
    Student ministries in Rome and Floyd County, including Rome Action Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, nursing home ministry and tutoring.

Faith formation 2

  • Refuge (BCM weekly event)On campus
    Mondays at 6:00 PM
    Weekly BCM event that allows worship and ministry opportunities.
  • Lunchbox (BCM Bible study)On campus
    Fridays at 11:15 AM
    Lunch and a brief Bible study.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Christian Leaders on the Hill and Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Christian student groups listed with BCM in the catalog.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday11:00 AMBrookes Chapel · Chapel service listed in the 2026-27 catalog (chapel page schedule is Fall 2025).

Worship night 1

  • Monday6:00 PMAustin Moses Room, Sheffield-Thompson Building · BCM Refuge weekly worship and ministry event.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Traditional Program Policy | Shorter University Academic Catalog 2026-2027catalog.shorter.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=335 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel Services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00am (EST) in Brookes Chapel.”
    Chapel services are held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in Brookes Chapel.
  2. About | Shorter BCMshorter.edu/bcm/about.php · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Refuge is also the name of BCM’s weekly event that meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m.”
    BCM's weekly Refuge event meets every Monday at 6:00 p.m. and includes worship.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $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

Full cost of attendance before aid: $35,726 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,322
Total students1,447
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$16,646
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,726
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
38%
First-year retention61%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,604
Admission rate96%
Students receiving Pell grants38%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1040–1200ACT 18–25
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1115
SAT reading & writing530–620
SAT math510–580
ACT composite18–25
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 44 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$75,924
Business administration$63,873
Criminal justice$56,677
Liberal arts$50,887
Human services$50,113
Teacher education$49,864
Psychology$46,272
Kinesiology and exercise science$42,558

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computing and information science, English, Fine arts, General studies, Global studies, History, Management information systems, Managerial economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Pastoral counseling, Political science, Religious Education, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Special education, Theatre.

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older11%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,920
SportsNCAA Division II · Gulf South Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member14 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Questions families ask

Is Shorter University a Christian college?
Yes. Shorter University is a Christian college.
What is Shorter University’s Compass Score?
66 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Shorter University?
Chapel is listed at Brookes Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 140988
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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