Shorter College

Highlights

• In 2008 named a "Best Value College" by the Princeton Review
• In 2008 named a "Best Southeastern College" by the Princeton Review
• Included in U.S News & World Report's 2008 list of "America's Best Colleges"
• Educating students since 1873
• Offers accelerated degree programs
• Offers internships
• Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Shorter College, a private liberal arts institution, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. The college has a Christian heritage. The Professional Studies programs allow working adults to complete a college degree program while they work full-time. The institution also provides online classes.

Academic Programs

Shorter College offers more than 30 bachelor's degrees. The associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs are designed with today's competitive business environment in mind. The Professional Studies accelerated programs are designed for career-oriented and goal-oriented professionals who are seeking professional and personal growth.

The education programs encourage exploration and the development of practical skills. In addition, the school's mission is to provide students with the skills that will allow them to stand out from other job applicants and be successful in the workplace.

Learning Options

Students enrolled in the Professional Studies programs take just one class per week and classes begin every month. Shorter College also offers study abroad programs.

Student Notes

• The college has a career center
• The school has a peer tutoring center
• Students have access to academic advising
• The Office of Student Engagement and Success offers various services
• The college has the Shorter Christian Association

Faculty

The classes at Shorter College are taught by practitioner faculty members. The small classes allow the instructors to provide one-on-one attention.

Admissions and Financial Aid

A traditional freshman applicant to Shorter College is required to provide an official high school transcript or official GED scores. They must also provide an official SAT or ACT score report.

Prospective students for the Professional Studies undergraduate degree programs must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED certificate. They must also be employed and have at least two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation related to the degree program.

Prospective students for the Professional Studies master's degree programs need to have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college with a GPA of 2.75 for the last 60 hours attempted. Individuals with an insufficient undergraduate GPA may submit the results from GMAT to adjust their application.

State and federal aid and grants are available to those who qualify. Shorter College provides a variety of scholarships. The school also offers the Shorter College Enhancement Grants.