Mercer University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
74.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.93%
Freshmen Enrollment
899
SAT Scores
1,270
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,556 students have applied and 5,643 students have allowed to admit to Mercer University (Acceptance rate: 74.68%). Mercer's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.93 % where 899 students have finally enrolled out of 5,643 admitted students.
Mercer acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Mercer enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
How to Apply to Mercer University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mercer. Mercer offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.mercer.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://undergrad.mercer.edu/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.mercer.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mercer.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mercer.edu/admissions/military/ |
| Athletic | https://disclosure.mercer.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://access.mercer.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mercer and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Mercer University is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 28. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | 1,270 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,079 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Mercer University, 329 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,270 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,270 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Mercer University, 179 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 28 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Mercer Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Mercer University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |