Mercer University

It is very difficult to get into Mercer University. Mercer University admitted 74% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 7,586 students applied to Mercer University and 5,643 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Mercer University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Mercer University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Mercer University's admissions stats.

Mercer University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	37%
Mean SAT Score	1281
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	37%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	20%
Waitlist	Yes

Mercer University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Mercer University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	7 1	–

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Applying Early to Mercer University?

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Mercer University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Mercer University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Mercer University accepts roughly 85% of early action applicants and 74% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Mercer University admitted 3,575 of the 4,229 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Mercer University Admissions

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Transferring to Mercer University

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Mercer University

Mercer University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Mercer University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Mercer University

Wondering what factors are considered by Mercer University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Mercer University for more information on admission factors.

Mercer University Application Requirements

To apply to Mercer University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Mercer University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.25	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Mercer University?

Students admitted to Mercer University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 59% submitted a class rank. At Mercer University 37% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 67% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Mercer University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	33.9%
3.75 and 3.99	38.4%
3.50 and 3.74	17.4%
3.25 and 3.49	7%
3.00 and 3.24	2.8%
2.50 and 2.9	0.5%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mercer University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Mercer University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 37% of Mercer University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 20% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Mercer University?

To be competitive with other Mercer University applicants, you should strive to score between 1210 and 1340 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Mercer University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1340 and 25% of scored lower than 1210, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Mercer University student is 1281.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mercer University students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 600 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mercer University students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 600 or higher.

To be most competitive at Mercer University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mercer University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mercer University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Mercer University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Mercer University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Mercer University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Mercer University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Mercer University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mercer University.

Does Mercer University accept transfer credits?

✅ Mercer University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mercer University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Mercer University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Mercer University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Mercer University?

❌ No, Mercer University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?

✅ Mercer University has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mercer University?

❌ Mercer University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Mercer University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Mercer University was 85% in 2021.

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