10 Interesting Facts about Shorter University

1. Shorter University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university located in Rome, Georgia, United States.
2. It was founded in 1873 as Cherokee Baptist Female College, and its name was changed to Shorter College in 1911, in honor of Dr. James A. Shorter, a longtime trustee and benefactor.
3. The university is affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including business, education, music, nursing, theology, and more.
4. Shorter University has a total enrollment of around 2,500 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1.
5. The university’s mascot is the hawk, and its athletic teams compete in the Gulf South Conference of NCAA Division II.
6. Shorter University has a strong commitment to Christian values and emphasizes the integration of faith and learning in all of its programs.
7. The university has a number of academic and athletic facilities, including the Ben Brady Athletic Center, the Pete Herrmann Strength and Conditioning Center, and the Arnold Memorial Library.
8. Shorter University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
9. The university has a number of notable alumni, including country music singer Trisha Yearwood, former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, and former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
10. Shorter University has a variety of extracurricular activities and organizations for students to get involved in, including student government, intramural sports, and more than 50 student clubs and organizations.

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Writing support and personal tutoring
Academic advising
Career counseling
Health Services
Private or shared accommodations
Dining facilities open every day
24/7 emergency phone line
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Sports and recreation facilities
Events and trips for international students
Legal advising
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Associate Degrees
Bachelor Degrees
Graduate Degrees
Non-Degree Seeking
Bachelor of Business Administration
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
General Business
Management
Marketing
Sport Management
Master of Accountancy (MACC)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA, Healthcare Management Concentration
MBA, Sport Management Concentration
Master of Management (MM)

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,077 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

229