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How strong are the academics at Shorter University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
33%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Shorter University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Shorter University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Shorter University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Shorter University:

63%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Shorter University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
9.2
14.96
20.72
26.48
32.24
38

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 38
  • Accounting 7
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
Communication
  • Communication, General 3
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 14
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
  • History Teacher Education 7
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 12
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 14
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 14
  • Natural Sciences 2
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 21
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 8
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 13
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 10
  • Human Services, General 10
  • Human Services, General 10
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Worship Ministry 1
  • Religious Education 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Voice and Opera 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Keyboard Instruments 1
  • Music, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0

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