More selective than 9% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 12% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Shorter University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Shorter University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Shorter University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 620 |
| SAT math | 510 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Shorter University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 530–620 | 510–580 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 450–580 | 450–550 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Shorter University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Shorter University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Piedmont University | 93% | 47% | $20,599 |
| 39 | Herzing University-Atlanta | 94% | 14% | $21,679 |
| 40 | Paine College | 95% | 14% | $16,670 |
| 41 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 96% | 21% | $15,844 |
| 42 | Shorter University | 96% | 38% | $16,646 |
| 43 | Brewton-Parker College | 96% | 21% | $26,054 |
| 44 | College of Coastal Georgia | 98% | 26% | $15,261 |
| 45 | Columbus State University | 99% | 42% | $13,115 |
| 46 | Middle Georgia State University | 100% | 25% | $12,361 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Shorter University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Shorter University admissions questions
What is the Shorter University acceptance rate?
Shorter University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 759 of 783 applicants were admitted.
Does Shorter University require the SAT or ACT?
Shorter University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Shorter University?
The middle 50% of Shorter University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1200 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Shorter University?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (269 of 759).
Is Shorter University getting harder to get into?
Shorter University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Shorter University overview