Shorter College
School Highlights
Shorter College serves 223 students (89% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Shorter College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Shorter College
(AR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
162 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Shorter College has grown by 328% over five years.
The Shorter College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
223 students
1,243 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
9:1
# Full-Time Students
199 students
519 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
731 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
212 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
199 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
731 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
46 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
87%
16%
% White
3%
66%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.14%
1.37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,493
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,300
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
540
SAT Math
n/a
520
SAT Writing
n/a
515
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shorter College's ranking?
Shorter College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arkansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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