Shorter College (Arkansas)

Shorter College
The school c. 1910
Former name
Bethel University (1886–1888)
Bethel Institute (1888–1892)
Shorter University (1892–1903)
Motto
"Cogito Ergo Sum"
Motto in English
"I think, therefore I am"
TypePrivate historically black liberal arts junior college
Established1886 (1886)
AccreditationTRACS
AffiliationAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church
PresidentDr. Jeffery Norfleet II
Location, ,
United States
ColorsDark blue, light blue and gold
     
NicknameBulldogs
Websitewww.shortercollege.edu

Shorter College is a private, historically black, liberal arts junior college in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It is one of the few private historically black junior college in the United States. Shorter College was founded in 1886 as Bethel University by the Twelfth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. The college is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and offers associate degrees through its six programs.