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Shorter College 315 Shorter Avenue Rome, GA 30165 Phone: 800.868.6980 or 706.233.7319 Fax: 706.233.7224 Email: admissions@shorter.edu At Shorter College, a liberal arts education becomes an accompanied journey for each of its 1,800 students. The College is affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Convention but welcomes students of all faiths. It has been a center for education in the arts and sciences since its founding in north Georgia in 1873. The College offers two main programs of study. The traditional residential semester program, with an eight-week summer session, is held on the Rome campus. Bachelor's degrees offered include the B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.S.Ed., B.M., B.F.A., B.M.E., and B.C.M. The Professional Studies Program serves working adults over 23 years of age who attend school year-round. The main headquarters is located at 6151 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339, with two other metropolitan campus locations in Lawrenceville and Riverdale. Bachelor's degrees in business, B.S.M., and B.S.B.A. are offered, as well as a Master's of Business Administration, Master's of Arts - Major in Leadership, and an Associate of Science in Business. In 2006, Shorter College was ranked for the sixth consecutive year among the South's top comprehensive colleges focusing on bachelor's degrees by U.S. News & World Report. The college also received its third annual ranking as a "Best Southeastern College" and a "Best Value College" from the Princeton Review. Undergraduate academic programs Accounting Accounting, CPA Track Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Christian Ministry Church Music Communication Arts Communication Leadership Computer Information Systems Early Childhood Education Ecology and Field Biology Economics English French General Studies Health Sciences and Counseling History and Political Science International Studies Liberal Arts Mathematics Mathematics Education Middle Grades Education Music Music Education Musical Theatre Organ Piano Piano Pedagogy Psychology Public Relations Religion and Philosophy Religious Studies Secondary Education Sociology Spanish Sports Management Theatre Voice Men's sports Baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field Women's sports Basketball, cross country, fast-pitch softball, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball Intramural and club sports Men: Basketball, flag football, Frisbee golf, indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball Women: Flag football, Frisbee golf, indoor soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee Activities Choral groups, concert band, dance, drama, Greek life, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, radio, student government, student newspaper, yearbook, honor societies, campus ministries, departmental organizations Disability services Services for hearing impaired, learning disabled, people with speech or communication disorders, visually impaired. Wheelchair access. Home | Diverse | Affordable | Successful Influential | Contribute News | Events | About GFIC | Contact us | Site map |
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Degrees offered: Associate (Adult program only), Bachelor's and Master's degrees Setting: Rural/small town Admission acceptance rate: 76% of applicants admitted Undergraduate enrollment: 1,049 Graduate enrollment: None traditional campus, 201 professional studies Diversity Percent of students with minority backgrounds: 20% traditional campus, 66% professional studies Percent of international students: 5% traditional campus, 0% professional studies Percent of out-of-state students: 13% traditional campus, 1% professional studies On-campus housing: Guaranteed for first-year students Annual tuition/fees: Tuition: $14,300 Room and board: $6,600 Total: $20,900 Financial aid: Average financial aid package: $15,595 (grants and loans)  |
The Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc.
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