Shorter University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Rome, GA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–620 reading and writing, 510–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $16,692 a year (2022–23)
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Shorter University GPA requirements

Shorter University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Shorter University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Shorter University acceptance rate

Shorter University admitted 872 of 904 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Shorter University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rome, Georgia, with 1,203 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Shorter University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530580620
SAT Math510530580
ACT Composite182225
ACT English142025
ACT Math161821
6% submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores, as Shorter University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1115 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Shorter University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Shorter University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Shorter University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,692 a year at Shorter University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shorter University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Shorter University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Shorter University?

A lot: Shorter University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Shorter University test optional?

Check Shorter University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Shorter University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.

What are Shorter University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Shorter University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–620 in reading and writing and 510–580 in math; ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do you need to get into Shorter University?

Shorter University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How many applicants get into Shorter University?

Shorter University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 872 of 904 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I get into Shorter University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Shorter University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Shorter University?

Yes. Shorter University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Shorter University if a parent went there?

No. Shorter University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the average net price at Shorter University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,692 a year at Shorter University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Shorter University's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Shorter UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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