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Macon GA Chapter of the Links HBCU Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
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- $500 to $2,000
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- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- Need-based
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Shorter University
Rome, GA, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
At Shorter University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $15,691 a year after grants, against $22,124 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$18,008
$1,908 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $15,691 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $17,148 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,458 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,835 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,124 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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Enrollment 744 students, close to 1,028
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