Shorter University did not increase tuition for the 2022-23 academic year, as revealed in the most recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $23,358 this year, an increase of $548 compared to the $22,810 tuition fee for the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 84% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Georgia, while about 15% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Records indicate that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Shorter University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 268 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $4.9 million, and 175 students borrowed over $1.1 million in student loans.
Across all undergraduates, 1,065 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $19.2 million. Additionally, 676 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $4.6 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Shorter University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 136 | 51% | $786,218 | $5,781 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 220 | 82% | $909,110 | $4,132 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 254 | 95% | $3.2 million | $12,495 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 268 | 100% | $4.9 million | $18,168 |
| Federal student loans | 171 | 64% | $918,925 | $5,374 |
| Other student loans | 25 | 9% | $208,294 | $8,332 |
| Student loan aid | 175 | 65% | $1.1 million | $6,441 |
| Total student aid | 268 | 100% | $6 million | $22,374 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
