Shorter University

Private · Moderately Selective · GA

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School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationGA · South

SettingUrban

Undergrads1,028

Student:faculty14:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate31.5%

6-yr grad rate37.7%

Drop-out rate39.5%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$25k

Out-of-state tuition$25k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity40.9%

Gender diversity48.5%

International2.5%

IdentityBaptist

Overview

Shorter University is a private Christian university in Rome, Georgia, in the foothills of the Appalachians, affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Its hilltop campus and denominational identity are both prominent parts of the student experience.

Academics

Music and fine arts are Shorter's signature strength, with a long-standing choral tradition that draws students specifically for vocal and instrumental performance training, alongside nursing and education as the university's larger professional programs.

Campus & student life

Campus life is shaped by its Baptist affiliation, with chapel and campus ministry part of the regular rhythm, alongside athletics (the Hawks, NAIA) and music ensembles tied to the choral program. Rome, Georgia is a small city, so campus-centered activities dominate student social life.

Getting in

Shorter reviews applicants holistically with attention to fit with its Christian mission, and auditions are a significant part of the admissions process for music and fine arts applicants specifically.

Worth knowing

The choral and music program is the clearest specific draw here, with a reputation that extends beyond the university's regional footprint for students seeking serious vocal or choral training in a Christian university setting.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate96.5%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1040–1200 · ACT 18–25

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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