SHORTER COLLEGE

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Shorter College

School Overview

Shorter College has a Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Rome, GA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

315 Shorter Ave
Rome, GA 30165
Main Phone: (706) 291-2121
Web Site: www.shorter.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,238 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 74 male students and 144 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 33.9% of the student body, while females made up 66.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (33)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 83.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 600.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Shorter College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Shorter College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Shorter College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Georgia Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Weekend college
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,205
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 16,740
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,205

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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