Campus & Student Life at Shorter University

Home to about 1,306 undergraduates in 2020, Shorter is a small, private university located in Rome, Georgia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Shorter offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Shorter can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Shorter Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Shorter University is Affiliated With the Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.

Shorter Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Shorter Disability Services.

Shorter for the Military

While not a "service academy", Shorter does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Shorter Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Shorter for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Shorter University

Shorter offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Shorter University

Shorter has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,306 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,077 (82.5%). Part-time attendance was 229 (17.5%).

Shorter University is Ranked #1,064 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Shorter is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Shorter #1064 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Shorter by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Shorter Diversity Guide.

Shorter University Competes in the NCAA

Shorter has a total of 480 student athletes, 329 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Shorter University Athletics