Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,246 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,246 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,713 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $12,993 | State avg: $14,015. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 82.55% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 65.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Shorter College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,246
Room and board
$9,744
Books and supplies
$650
Other expenses
$6,579
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,713
Average net price
$12,993
Average aid coverage
31%
$5,720 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Shorter College pays approximately $12,993 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Arkansas average of $14,015 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Shorter College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arkansas and national averages.
Shorter College net price
$12,993
Arkansas average
$14,015
National average
$17,506
Shorter College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,246 and average net price at $12,993. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,246
Current net price
$12,993
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Shorter College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
290
10-Year Median Earnings - Shorter College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Shorter College?
Undergraduates
290
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
82.55%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
65.11%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 82.55% of Shorter College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 65.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Shorter College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Shorter College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Shorter College lists Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Shorter College is listed at 604 Locust St, N Little Rock, AR 72114. Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Compare Schools
Compare Shorter College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shorter College | Not available | $6,246 | $12,993 | Not available |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,975 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $73,827 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Not available | $8,280 | $9,325 | $63,496 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | 100.00% | $13,593 | $34,755 | $62,244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Shorter College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Shorter College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Shorter College tuition?
Shorter College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,246.
What is Shorter College's average net price?
Shorter College's average net price in the local dataset is $12,993.
What does Shorter College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $12,940 for Shorter College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is Shorter College accredited?
Shorter College's accreditor in the local dataset is Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
How many students attend Shorter College?
The local dataset lists 290 undergraduate students at Shorter College.
What percentage of Shorter College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Shorter College in the local dataset is 82.55%.
What is the federal loan rate at Shorter College?
The federal loan rate for Shorter College in the local dataset is 65.11%.
Where should I verify Shorter College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Shorter College or the latest official federal education data.