Shorter College

www.shortercollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,200

2021 Average Net Price

$13,286

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

245

82.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

11.8%

6 Graduates

About

Shorter College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, AR. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shorter College were General Studies (11 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (10 degrees), and Child Development (5 degrees).

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shorter College. 81.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (29 degrees), 29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shorter College is $4,200, which is $−3,768 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shorter College is $4,200, which is $−3,768 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,286.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Shorter College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shorter College was $4,200. The cost of tuition at Shorter College is $−3,768 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shorter College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,286

2021 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shorter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,286. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shorter College grew by 10.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shorter College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,176

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shorter College was of $9,176 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.0327% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shorter College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Shorter College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.42% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shorter College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shorter College was 1.14%, which represents 2 out of the 176 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Shorter College had a total enrollment of 245 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shorter College is 202 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at Shorter College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shorter College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 1.22% Hispanic or Latino, 0.408% Two or More Races, and 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Shorter College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.8%) and White Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shorter College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 245 students. The full-time enrollment at Shorter College is 202 and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at Shorter College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shorter College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

40%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shorter College was 40%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Shorter College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shorter College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
188 enrolled students
White
50 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shorter College is 76.7% Black or African American, 20.4% White, 1.22% Hispanic or Latino, 0.408% Two or More Races, and 0.408% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 20 more women than men received degrees from Shorter College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shorter College is black or african american (29 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shorter College is General Studies (11 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (10 degrees) and Child Development (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter College are Accountants & auditors (1,035,546 people), Other managers (700,222 people), Financial managers (471,231 people), Chief executives & legislators (365,204 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (286,226 people).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shorter College are Elementary & secondary schools (674,657 people), Banking & related activities (488,572 people), Computer Systems Design (484,448 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (478,046 people), and Insurance carriers (410,282 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shorter College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
11 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
10 degree-majors awarded
Child Development
5 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Shorter College was General Studies with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Shorter College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter College, which is 0.231 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (26).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shorter College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Shorter College in General Studies, which is 0.571 times less than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to women at Shorter College in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from Shorter College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (13.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shorter College is Male and Black or African American (13.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shorter College is black or african american (29 degrees awarded). There were 29 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

3.13% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
24 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shorter College is black or african american female (24 degrees awarded). There were 4.8 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (5 degrees).

Operations

Shorter College employs 11 Instructors. Most academics at Shorter College are Male Instructor (7), and Female Instructor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 12 employees, Management, with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.97M

2021 Salaries

22.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Shorter College paid a median of $4.97M in salaries, a 22.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$485k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shorter College paid a total of $485k to 11 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.75% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shorter College was Instructor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shorter College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees, Management with 7 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shorter College was Male Instructor with 7 employees, and Female Instructor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shorter College.