Arkansas · N Little Rock
Shorter College
A private two-year college in North Little Rock affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, founded in 1886.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
287
Admission rate
—
Retention (first-year)
39%
Completion (150% of time)
13%
Pell recipients
75%
Black undergraduate share
61%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
61%
Hispanic
3%
White
33%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
1%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$6,246
Tuition, out-of-state
$6,246
Median federal loan debt
$22,625
Federal loan recipients
60%
Pell recipients
75%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$15,710
Median earnings, 10 years
—
Median debt
$22,625
Retention
39%
Completion
13%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Campus setting
City: small
Carnegie basic
Carnegie basic classification 1
Undergraduate profile
Medium full-time two-year
Size and setting
Very small two-year
Average faculty salary
$4,765 monthly
Full-time faculty share
15%
DOE unit ID
107840
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
6 programs
Academic programs
Associate · 6
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Religion/Religious Studies
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.