Shorter College

About Shorter College

Shorter College is a private nonprofit institution offering associate degrees based in N Little Rock, Arkansas. It enrolls 287 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: shortercollege.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

15.3%

Net Price

$14,060

Median Earnings (10yr)

—

Enrollment

287

Student : Faculty

13:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Shorter College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Shorter College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $14,060 per year. That's below the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$6,246

Room & Board (on-campus)

$9,744

Room & Board (off-campus)

$9,744

Books & Supplies

$650

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$6,579

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$6,579

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,735

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $13,844
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $10,243
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $18,089

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Graduation Rate & Retention

15% of full-time students who enrolled at Shorter College graduate within six years, and 31% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

Post-graduation earnings data is not yet reported for Shorter College.

Who Studies Here

Shorter College is home to 287 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 56% are first-generation college students.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Shorter College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Shorter College offers a focused set of programs: 6 distinct programs across 6 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Shorter College is 13:1, close to the national average.

Faculty by Rank

10 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Shorter College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Shorter College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.