Shorter University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
96.93%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.44%
Freshmen Enrollment
267
SAT Scores
1,040
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 871 students have applied and 849 students have allowed to admit to Shorter University (Acceptance rate: 97.47%). Shorter's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.45 % where 267 students have finally enrolled out of 849 admitted students.
Shorter acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Berry College and Fort Valley State University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.33%).
Shorter enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 18.85%).
How to Apply to Shorter University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Shorter. Shorter offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.shorter.edu/contact-admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.shorter.edu/online/admissions/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.shorter.edu/contact-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.shoppingsheet.com/Shopping/Landing/shorter |
| Veterans Tuition | www.shorter.edu/veterans-affairs-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.shorter.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Shorter and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Shorter University is 1,040 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Shorter University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,005). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Shorter University | 1,040 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,005 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,079 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Shorter University, 40 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,040 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 560 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 480 | 510 | 600 |
| Total | 960 | 1,070 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Shorter University, 46 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| English | 15 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Shorter Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Shorter University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and Secondary school record.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |