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 (2024)
- 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
Completion Rates
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 declined by 60% 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 declined by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
223 students
1,250 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
723 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)
42%
35%
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 and Highest completion rates.
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