Below Average

Score: 42/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Shorter College

2-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU

📍 N Little Rock, Arkansas 72114

🌐 www.shortercollege.edu/

Shorter College — tuition $4,800

Shorter College campus, N Little Rock, AR. Photo: Unknown, book in which the image is published in was edited by W. N. Hartshorn and George W. Penniman., Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (F) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 7%

Outcomes

24/100

Affordability

C+

55/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

68/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

290

Total Enrollment

Graduation Rate

27%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Shorter College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$15,710

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$29,500

Median debt at graduation

12.5%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

74.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Shorter College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$17,065	$26,650	-40%	#946 of 947	#927	$24,813

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Shorter College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $88,477
Avg rent near campus: $1,166/mo — vs ~$816/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72114 (10.3% cap, N Little Rock)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,800	$4,800
Room	$7,344
Board	$2,400
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$23,219	$23,219

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

88%

Receive Pell Grants

76%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 22 grads/yr General Studies 10 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5 grads/yr Christian Studies 3 grads/yr Child Development 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Shorter College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

General and operations managers

$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

$106k/yr 160,800 jobs

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary

$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Student Demographics

290

Total Students

56%

Women

26%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%

Hispanic 3%

Black 76%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 70%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%

25-64 (Adult) 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Shorter College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Shorter College?

Tuition at Shorter College is $4,800 for in-state students and $4,800 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Shorter College?

The graduation rate at Shorter College is 7%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Shorter College a good school?

Shorter College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Shorter College?

Shorter College has a total enrollment of 290 students.

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