Mercer University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Macon, GA · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 69% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 590–680 reading and writing, 570–670 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
  • Average net price: $24,197 a year (2022–23)
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Mercer University GPA requirements

Mercer 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 Mercer University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Mercer University acceptance rate

Mercer University admitted 6,760 of 9,813 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 69%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Mercer University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Macon, Georgia, with 4,690 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

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

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing590640680
SAT Math570610670
ACT Composite252831
ACT English242733
ACT Math232629
40% submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores, as Mercer University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1271 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Mercer 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
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.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 Mercer University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Mercer 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 $24,197 a year at Mercer 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

How selective is Mercer University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Mercer University admitted 69% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Mercer University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Mercer University admitted 69% 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.

What SAT and ACT scores do Mercer University students have?

The middle 50% of Mercer University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–680 in reading and writing and 570–670 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?

Mercer University's acceptance rate was 69% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,760 of 9,813 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Mercer University?

Mercer University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to 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 important is GPA for getting into Mercer University?

A lot: Mercer University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, 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 Mercer University test optional?

Check Mercer University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Mercer University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 40% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.

Does Mercer University consider legacy status?

No. Mercer University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Mercer University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,197 a year at Mercer University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Mercer University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Mercer University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

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

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Mercer 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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