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Shorter University

Shorter University
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165

Official telephone: (706) 291-2121
Fax number: (706) 236-1515
Website: https://www.shorter.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 868-6980
800 868-6980 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 25
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: August 11 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.25
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 61%
Average SAT I: 535 verbal, 520 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 950 - 1160
Average ACT: 20 English, 20 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 46%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 51%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,820
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,113
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 6%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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