School Highlights
Shorter College serves 245 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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 declined by 56% over five years.
The Shorter College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has declined by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
245 students
1,217 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
9:1
# Full-Time Students
202 students
481 students
# Part-Time Students
43 students
736 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
212 students
564 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
481 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
736 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
160 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
77%
17%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
2%
10%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
17%
64%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1176%
0.3644%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2308%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
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: 2023 (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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