Tuition and Cost

What You'll Pay in 2026 - 2027 Academic Year!

We’ve streamlined tuition and fees to make costs clearer and easier to plan.

Tuition

  • $300 per credit hour
  • $3,600 per semester (full-time)
  • $7,200 per year (full-time)

All-In-One Fees

We’ve combined most fees into one simple cost:

  • $2,000 per semester
  • $4,000 per year

Covers student services, campus resources, and more—all in one place.

Living on Campus

Residence Halls

  • Current housing: $2,498 per semester
  • New residence halls (Fall 2026+): $3,200 per semester

New halls will offer updated spaces and expanded on-campus living.

Meal Plans

  • On-campus students: $1,600 per semester 
  • Off-campus (optional): $480 per semester 

Enjoy improved dining options and enhanced cafeteria services.

Additional Costs

  • Graduation Fee: $150 
  • ID Replacement: $35 
  • Parking: No Charge

Typical Semester Snapshot

Full-Time Student Living on Campus:

ItemCost
Tuition$3,600
Fees$2,000
Housing$2,498–$3,200
Meal Plan$1,600
Total~$9,698–$10,400

Our Programs

To learn more about our programs, explore the opportunities we offer.​

Students enrolled at Shorter College enjoy a quality level of education at an affordable cost. Although it is a private college, the cost of tuition and fees is highly competitive with other public colleges and universities in the state. Out-of-state students are not charged additional fees. All students are required to meet their financial obligations to the college each semester. Financial aid such as grants, loans, and scholarships are available to assist students with the cost of tuition, books and fees! Payment arrangements are available to students who are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. 

Schedule of Tuition and Fees

Tuition (Full-Time)

12-15 credit hours

$2,400 per semester (flat rate)

Tuition (Part-Time)

1-11 credit hours

$200/credit hour

Overload Tuition

Each credit hour over 15

$200 each credit above 15 credit hours   

Institutional Fees

Student Services Fee

$120

Technology Fee

$493

Activity Fee

$200

Library Fee

$100

Records Fee

$30

Student ID Fee

$20

Vehicle Decal Fee

$10

Book Fee

$325

Estimated Total Cost (Per Semester)

Full-Time (12-15 credit hours)

$3,698 (includes tuition, fees, and book fee)

Special Fees

Science Lab Fee

$70

Student ID Replacement

 $15

Vehicle Decal Replacement

 $10

Installment Payment Plan

$26

Returned Check Charge

$25

Stop Payment on a Check

$35

Transcript

$5

Housing Costs

Fall Semester

$3,698

Spring Semester

$3,698

Full Summer Term

$3,698

Half Summer Term

$1,849

Our Programs

To learn more about our programs, explore the opportunities we offer.​

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