Wait List Acceptance Rate

Shorter College's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 6.67%, with 600 applicants offered a place and 40 accepting. This rate reflects an increase from 4.0% in 2023, when 500 were waitlisted and only 20 were admitted. The acceptance rates have fluctuated in recent years, with a higher rate of 6.67% observed in 2022 as well, while the rates were significantly lower in previous years, such as 2.14% for 2021 and 1.82% for 2020. Overall, the wait list acceptance trends indicate a notable improvement in the chances for applicants compared to prior application years.