Historical Acceptance Rates

Shorter College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 55%, with 4,000 applicants leading to 2,200 acceptances. This marks a significant decrease from 2023, where the acceptance rate was an exceptionally high 97%, with 1,063 applicants and 1,031 accepted. Data on previous years from 2022 back to 2015 is not available, indicating a lack of historical context for trend analysis. The sharp drop in acceptance rates suggests a possible shift in the college's admissions strategy or applicant pool dynamics.