Shorter University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #5177 United States of America #1181

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Institution Info

Founded: 1873
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 1,410 students
Faculty: 260
Endowment: $14.1M
Website: https://www.shorter.edu/

About

Shorter University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1873. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 1,410 students, an endowment of $14.1M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #5177 · Ranked	46,56

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

2,277

Citations

195

Publications

i10-index

0,71

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shorter University's global ranking?

Shorter University is ranked #5,177 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #1181 position.

When was Shorter University founded?

Shorter University was founded in 1873, making it 153 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Shorter University?

Shorter University has a student body of approximately 1,410 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Shorter University's research output?

Shorter University has produced 195 research publications with 2,277 total citations and an h-index of 25, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Shorter University's endowment?

Shorter University has an endowment of approximately $14.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.