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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 43.36% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 11.91%.
Spelman College has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 28.39% and Luther Rice College & Seminary has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 76.00% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Luther Rice College & Seminary 37 (28/9) 25 (20/5) 19 (16/3) 68% (71%/56%) 76% (80%/33%)
Brenau University 2,334 (279/2,055) 2,020 (221/1,799) 237 (19/218) 87% (79%/88%) 12% (9%/11%)
Covenant College 813 (390/423) 684 (324/360) 242 (116/126) 84% (83%/85%) 35% (36%/30%)
LaGrange College 1,414 (913/500) 836 (529/307) 222 (145/77) 59% (58%/61%) 27% (27%/15%)
Shorter University 871 (385/486) 849 (375/474) 267 (131/136) 97% (97%/98%) 31% (35%/28%)
Spelman College 13,649 (0/13,649) 3,875 (0/3,875) 577 (0/577) 28% (0%/28%) 15% (0%/4%)
Average3,186 (333/978)1,382 (341/587)197 (85/112)43.36% (102.6%/60.0%)11.91% (20.9%/15.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1170. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 610 and the average SAT Math score is 560.
Covenant College has the highest SAT scores of 1,270 and Shorter University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,070 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2022-2023.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Luther Rice College & Seminary Test Score is NOT considered for Luther Rice College & Seminary admission.
Brenau University Test Scores are considered (not required), but no data is available/reported.
Covenant College 38%
(91)
1270660610
LaGrange College Test Score is NOT considered for LaGrange College admission.
Shorter University 15%
(40)
1070560510
Spelman College Test Score is NOT considered for Spelman College admission.
Average26.50% 1170610560

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 25. By subject, the average ACT English score is 26 and the ACT math score is 23.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2022-2023.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Luther Rice College & Seminary Test Score is NOT considered for Luther Rice College & Seminary admission.
Brenau University Test Scores are considered (not required), but no data is available/reported.
Covenant College 49%
(118)
293126
LaGrange College Test Score is NOT considered for LaGrange College admission.
Shorter University 17%
(46)
202119
Spelman College Test Score is NOT considered for Spelman College admission.
Average33.00% 252623

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2022-2023 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Luther Rice College & Seminary
Brenau University
Covenant College
LaGrange College
Shorter University
Spelman College

: Required : Considered but not Required : Recommended : Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)