Shorter University

Shorter University is proud to be "A Christian College Committed to Excellence in Education." Shorter University is a place where the mind and spirit intersect through intentional study and dialogue.

Shorter University was founded by educator Luther Rice Gwaltney in 1873 as the Cherokee Baptist Female College. We are coeducational, and we strive to provide a quality liberal arts education within a Christian context. We offer traditional degree programs at our campus in Rome, Georgia, and adult-degree classes in Rome and at our facility in Atlanta, Georgia.

Annual enrollment is nearly 3,000 traditional students and adult learners. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. We offer intercollegiate athletics and a wide variety of campus activities to create a rich learning environment.

ACADEMICS:
School of Business Administration

Associate of Science in Business

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Management

Master of Business Administration

Associate of Science in Leadership

Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education

Master of Arts in Leadership

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

School of Professional Studies

Shorter University encourages lifelong learning. The associate and bachelor’s degrees offered by the Professional Studies Programs are designed for working adults who have advanced their personal education through career experiences, professional or military schools, college or university courses, or in-service training.

The courses in the Professional Studies Programs are career-focused and connect theory to practice. Instructional methods include mini-lectures, case studies, seminars, simulations, role-playing, and a student project related to the student's professional goals. Many of the courses are three semester credit hours.

Financial Aid

At Shorter University, our goal is to help make college education affordable. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

The Financial Aid office assists students by advising them on the best financial approach for paying for their education while at Shorter University. A wide range of financial aid programs is available to qualified students, including federal and state loans and grants, private loans, institutional scholarships, community grants and scholarships, and tuition payment plans.

We encourage all applicants to contact the Shorter University Financial Aid office and explore their financing options.

Why wait? We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Contact Shorter University today and get your application started!

North Atlanta Learning Center

6151 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 170

Atlanta, GA 30339

Riverdale Learning Center

1903 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 150

Atlanta, GA 30349

Rome Learning Center

232 Shorter Avenue SW

Rome, GA 30165

Gwinnet Learning Center

3805 Crestwood Parkway NW, Suite 500

Duluth, GA 30096