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Shorter University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does the Admissions Department at Shorter University Look For?

Assess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Shorter University, located in Rome, GA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Shorter University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Shorter University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Statistics Mean for You

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	96%
Application Fee	$25 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

Shorter University received 904 applications. Of those, 872 were admitted, and 292 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	904
Accepted	872
Enrolled	292
Enrolled Full-Time	288
Enrolled Part-Time	4

The acceptance rate at Shorter University is 96.5%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Shorter University: the female acceptance rate is 97% versus 96% for men.

Among admitted students at Shorter University is 33%. This means that 33% of admitted applicants chose to attend. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 27% compared to 40% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Shorter University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	463	441
Admitted	444	428
Enrolled	178	114

Standardized Test Scores

Approximately 6% of applicants to Shorter submitted their SAT scores (17 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 530 and 620. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 510 and 580.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	530	620
Mathematics	510	580
Combined Total	1040	1200

Shorter saw ACT scores submitted by 7% of admitted applicants (20 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 25.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	18	25
English/Reading	14	25
Mathematics	16	21

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Thomson200 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.