Shorter Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $6,246
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Shorter:
- Total Enrollment: 287, including 200 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.9% men, 56.1% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 13%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 39%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 6 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's.
Shorter Overview
Shorter College (Shorter) is a 2-4 year, private (not-for-profit) school located in N Little Rock, AR. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as small Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The Shorter's tuition & fees is $6,246 for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,365.
The school has a total enrollment of 287 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Shorter College is accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Shorter College is $6,246.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,247 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Shorter College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Shorter
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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