Shorter University, GA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
63%
Tuition
$21,910
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#33 in Regional Colleges South
Scholarships
Academic Merit Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,200-$8,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-19
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 410-530 range of middle 50%
Description
Academic Merit Scholarships
The Application for Admission to Shorter University is also the application for Academic Excellence Scholarships, excluding Competitive Scholarships. Academic scholarships are awarded based on academic GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Amounts range from $1,200-$8,000. If you have questions about an Academic scholarship, please contact the Admissions Office. These scholarships are stackable with our Shorter Excellence Scholarship and Baptist Appreciation. If a student has obtained a 3.5 GPA, and is offered an athletic scholarship, they have the option of stacking both scholarships.
Shorter Excellence Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000 - $4,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 410-530 range of middle 50%
Description
Shorter Excellence Scholarship
The Shorter Excellence Scholarship is awarded to those student who have obtained a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship varies, based on if the student is a commuter or resident. For resident students, they will receive a $4000 Shorter Excellence Scholarship where a commuter student will receive $2000. These scholarships are stacked on with the Academic Merit Scholarship. However, if you are to receive an athletic scholarship, you will not have the ability to stack this scholarship.
Shorter Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to full tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 430-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading - 420-550 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing - 410-530 range of middle 50%
Description
Shorter Scholars Program
Competitive Scholarships are awarded to a limited number of applicants based on outstanding academic credentials and a personal interview. A separate scholarship application is required. These scholarships, when combined with certain other forms of financial aid, may cover full tuition. Contact the Office of Admissions for further information and deadlines. Students who qualify for this scholarship must have a 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT or 1100 SAT, transfer students must show a 3.3 GPA.
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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