Shorter Admission Requirements

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Shorter Admission Overview

Shorter admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Shorter admitted 96.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.25 GPA (B+) and SAT 1040-1200 / ACT 18-25. Shorter is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shorter is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shorter Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.5%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Shorter acceptance rate is 96.5%. Last year, 872 of 904 applicants were admitted. That is the 45th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Shorter and can you get accepted?

Shorter is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Shorter University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.25. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shorter GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.25

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.25

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Shorter typically have around a 3.25 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Shorter is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #28 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Shorter SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 510
Composite 1040

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 580
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Shorter typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Shorter ranks #13 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Shorter is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Shorter University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>98%
1120 to 1200	Avg +	96%-98%
1040 to 1120	Avg -	93%-96%
Below 1040	Below mid-50	<93%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Shorter ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 14
Math 16
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 21
Composite 25

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Shorter typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Shorter places #21 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Shorter without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Shorter University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25+	Above 75th	>98%
21 to 25	Avg +	96%-98%
18 to 21	Avg -	93%-96%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<93%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

69% of Shorter University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 34% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Shorter University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	12%
Top 25% of class	34%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Shorter University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	441	463	904
Accepted	428	444	872
Acceptance Rate	97%	96%	96%
Enrolled	114	178	292
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	27%	40%	33%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Shorter University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Shorter University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 25, 2027

Days left to Apply

359

Applicants have 359 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 25, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Shorter University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Shorter University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Shorter is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.25 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025