Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Shorter University is 97.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.45%. 385 men and 486 women applied to Shorter and 375 men and 474 women students were accepted.
Among them, 131 men and 136 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Shorter.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Shorter
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants87138548600
Admitted84937547400
Enrolled26713113600
Acceptance Rate 97.47%97.40%97.53%--
Yield 31.45%34.93%28.69%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 40 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 46 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Shorter.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 560 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 17 at Shorter. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Shorter University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,083, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Shorter
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total96010701290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480560690
SAT Math480510600
ACT Composite172025
ACT Math161923
ACT English152125
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 267 first-year students enrolled in Shorter. The proportion of full-time students is 99.25% and part-time students is 0.75%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.06% and women students is 50.94%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Shorter.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Shorter
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total26713113600
Full-time26513113400
Part-time20200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Shorter. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Shorter University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Shorter Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Shorter University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Shorter.
Admission Information for Applying to Shorter
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationhttps://www.shorter.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.shorter.edu/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master

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