Shorter University Athletics

Shorter University competes in NCAA Division II, where student-athletes receive scholarships but the sports culture is less intense than major Division I programs. The Hawks field 16 varsity sports teams with 411 total athletes, meaning about 38% of the 1,091 students participate in varsity athletics. This high participation rate reflects the school's commitment to athletics as both competition and character development. The university awards $3.7 million in athletic scholarships annually. Shorter competes in Conference Carolinas against schools like Barton College and Catawba College. The Hawks have historically been competitive in baseball and basketball, with their teams drawing solid support from the small Rome community. The athletic program aligns with Shorter's Baptist mission by emphasizing both excellence and sportsmanship.