Shorter University is a private Baptist liberal arts university in Rome, Georgia, founded in 1873. Students rave about the Christ-centered community, small classes, supportive professors, vibrant campus life with chapel services, athletics, and Greek organizations.

State

Georgia

Student Population

1,322

Acceptance Rate

95%

GPA Range

3.0-3.3

SAT Range

980-1180

Common Majors

Business Administration, Nursing, Christian Studies, Biology, Education.

"Shorter's warm Hawk culture builds lifelong friendships through chapel and campus events. The beautiful hilltop campus offers peaceful study spots and great views. Rome provides river trails and local festivals nearby while Atlanta brings concerts and sports."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$24,044

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-75

Avg Women's Scores

89-90

Men's Team Notes

Shorter men’s golf averaged about 73–75 per player per round, with team totals near 294–299 over four counting scores. The Hawks posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed events, and showed strong four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Shorter women’s golf averaged about 89–90 per player per round, with team totals around 355–356 per 18 holes. The Hawks turned in frequent 80s and 90s, developed a young roster, and gradually tightened their lowest‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Connor McCarthy

Women's Coach

Connor McCarthy

Men's Email

cmccarthy@shorter.edu

Women's Email

cmccarthy@shorter.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Connor McCarthy was named head men's golf coach at Shorter University in February 2021 after serving as graduate assistant. A 2020 Shenandoah kinesiology graduate pursuing MBA in sport management and PGA certifications, he elevated Hawks to Golfstat NCAA DII rankings and regional contention in Conference Carolinas through strong recruiting and development.

Women's Coach Bio

Leading Shorter women's golf since 2021, Connor McCarthy applies his Shenandoah background and PGA training to build competitive depth, highlighted by all-conference honors like Abbie Cheney's. From the Rome campus, he directs dual programs toward Conference Carolinas success and NCAA regionals with emphasis on academics and holistic athlete growth.

Shorter University is a private Baptist liberal arts university in Rome, Georgia, founded in 1873. Students rave about the Christ-centered community, small classes, supportive professors, vibrant campus life with chapel services, athletics, and Greek organizations.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Shorter's warm Hawk culture builds lifelong friendships through chapel and campus events. The beautiful hilltop campus offers peaceful study spots and great views. Rome provides river trails and local festivals nearby while Atlanta brings concerts and sports."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Shorter men’s golf averaged about 73–75 per player per round, with team totals near 294–299 over four counting scores. The Hawks posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed events, and showed strong four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Shorter women’s golf averaged about 89–90 per player per round, with team totals around 355–356 per 18 holes. The Hawks turned in frequent 80s and 90s, developed a young roster, and gradually tightened their lowest‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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