Shorter University Acceptance Rate
Rome, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 783
- Admitted
- 759
- Yield
- 35.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 783 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Shorter University's acceptance rate has risen from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 96.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,475 to 783 (-47%) over that period.
Its 96.9% rate makes Shorter University more selective than about 6% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Shorter University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 35.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,475 | 1,021 | 69.2% | 301 |
| 2015–16 | 1,622 | 1,020 | 62.9% | 262 |
| 2016–17 | 1,820 | 1,113 | 61.2% | 319 |
| 2017–18 | 1,722 | 919 | 53.4% | 265 |
| 2018–19 | 1,780 | 1,006 | 56.5% | 325 |
| 2019–20 | 1,643 | 991 | 60.3% | 323 |
| 2020–21 | 1,548 | 1,098 | 70.9% | 302 |
| 2021–22 | 1,149 | 933 | 81.2% | 309 |
| 2022–23 | 871 | 849 | 97.5% | 267 |
| 2023–24 | 783 | 759 | 96.9% | 269 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 407 | 396 | 97.3% |
| Men | 376 | 363 | 96.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–580 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 450–550 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 12% |
How Shorter University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Shorter University's acceptance rate?
Shorter University's acceptance rate is 96.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (759 admitted of 783 applicants).
Is Shorter University test optional?
Shorter University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Shorter University?
Shorter University received 783 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 759.
What SAT score do you need for Shorter University?
Admitted students at Shorter University typically scored 450–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–550 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Shorter University getting harder to get into?
Shorter University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 96.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.shorter.edu/.