Shorter University is a Christ-centered institution of higher learning located in Rome, Georgia, serving the Northwest Georgia region. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Its stated mission involves transforming lives through Christ, with a commitment to academic excellence, spiritual growth, Christian leadership, and global service within the context of a biblical worldview.
The institution is an NCAA Division II member competing in the Gulf South Conference, fielding 18 varsity sports programs with over 400 student-athletes. The university is heavily involved in the Rome-Floyd community and the broader Northwest Georgia region.
