Shorter University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Shorter University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.4%(1,012)
Hispanic
9.0%(146)
African American
17.8%(289)
Asian
1.4%(22)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
2.8%(46)
Unknown
5.7%(92)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment1,899
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Shorter University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Shorter University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(733)
Women
55.6%(918)

Gender Statistics

Men733

39% of total enrollment

Women918

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Shorter University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.6%(165)
18-19
35.8%(470)
20-21
29.7%(390)
22-24
10.4%(136)
25+
11.5%(151)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(2)
22-24
40.8%(51)
25+
57.6%(72)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Shorter University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 82% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.6%(218)
Out-of-State
15.7%(42)
International
2.6%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State218

82% of student body

Out-of-State42

16% of student body

International7

3% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age