Rome, GA
Shorter University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 37 percentage points since 2019, from 60% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,643 | 991 | 323 | 60% |
| 2020 | 1,548 | 1,098 | 302 | 71% |
| 2021 | 1,149 | 933 | 309 | 81% |
| 2022 | 871 | 849 | 267 | 97% |
| 2023 | 783 | 759 | 269 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
396 of 407 women and 363 of 376 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Shorter University has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 759 of 783 applicants.
Less Selective. Shorter University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
783 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 269 enrolled.
No. Shorter University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 37 percentage points since 2019, from 60% to 97% — it has become less selective.