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6151 Powers Ferry Rd Ste 170
Atlanta, GA 30339
p. 800-475-0982
w. www.shorter.edu/pro_studies/professional_home.htm
Atlanta, GA 30339
p. 800-475-0982
w. www.shorter.edu/pro_studies/professional_home.htm
Shorter College-Professional Studies
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 3054th overall and 98th in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
34.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$9,260 |
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
224 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,790 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Atlanta, GA 30339
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,782 (15,782 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,932 (1.76 people per house) |
| Families | 2,675 (2.54 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,159 |
| Pop. — Asian | 999 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 29 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 85 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 12,484 |
| Pop. — Other | 304 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Other academic year |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Shorter College-Professional Studies?
Ranks 3108th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,822 | $8,822 | $8,822 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $44 | $44 | $44 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $11,100 | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $9,260 | $9,260 | $9,260 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,460 | $13,460 | $13,460 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $10,260 | $10,260 | $10,260 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,000  $8,260 |
$7,000  $8,260 |
$7,000  $8,260 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $875  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $2,750  $3,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $850  $1,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $850  $1,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 89 (18 male / 71 female) |
| Admitted | 67 (12 male / 55 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 51 (10 male / 41 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 51 (10 male / 41 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,790 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Shorter College-Professional Studies use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo |  |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Shorter College-Professional Studies accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Shorter College-Professional Studies Ranks 3792nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,084 | 22 |  41% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,800 | 31 |  57% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,056 | 33 |  61% |
| Any financial aid type | 36 |  67% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Shorter College-Professional Studies?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 177 | 900 | 1,077 |
Hispanic | 7 | 20 | 27 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 8 | 13 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 3 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 227 | 361 | 588 |
Race Unknown | 23 | 55 | 78 |
| Total | 442 | 1,348 | 1,790 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Shorter College-Professional Studies?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 16 | 18 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 2 | 8 | 10 |
Race Unknown | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 24 | 29 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Shorter College-Professional Studies.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 310 | 391 | |
| 60 | 103 | 163 | |
| 7 | 44 | 51 | |
| 5 | 1 | 6 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 68 | 2 | 1 | 84 | 8 | 163 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 219 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 143 | 17 | 391 | |
| Human Services, General | 46 | 5 | 51 | |||||
| Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 334 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 236 | 26 | 611 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Shorter College-Professional Studies Ranks 1749th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $51,925 ($51,435 male / $53,393 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (6 male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 147 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $99,125 |
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