by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Shorter University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Shorter University amounted to $24,630 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $530; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,100 |
| Fees | $530 |
| Total | $24,630 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Shorter University cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Shorter University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Shorter University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Shorter University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Shorter University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $22,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $22,828 |
| One Year Ago | $23,514 |
| Most Recent Year | $24,100 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Shorter has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition climbed 2.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $25,243 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.59%, so a year from now students could pay around $25,268.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $25,268 |
| In 2 Years | $25,922 |
| In 3 Years | $26,593 |
| In 4 Years | $27,282 |
| In 5 Years | $27,989 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $105,065.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Shorter University, head to the Shorter University Financial Aid page.
