Private not-for-profit

Medium

Southern Conference

Mercer University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1170 to 1330

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPA3.80

Acceptance Rate68.9%

Mercer admits a majority of applicants, but its enrolled students still bring strong academics: a 3.80 average GPA and a 1170-1330 SAT range. Because 40% of applicants still submit SAT scores, aim near the top of that range if testing is a strength; otherwise, let your grades and coursework lead.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Mercer University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Mercer University enrolls about 4,690 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Mercer’s freshman retention rate is 82%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.2:1.

Location

Macon, GA

Undergrad Enrollment4,690

Freshman Retention82%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio11.2:1

Graduation Rate70%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Mercer University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

July 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to test-optional Mercer, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For Mercer's November 15 Early Action deadline, plan on October as the last practical retake whose scores should arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Mercer is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate of $42,312 applies to all students. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $25,086. Submit the FAFSA by the February 2 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$42,312

Room and Board$15,156

Average Merit Award$25,086

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$40,739

Average Debt at Grad$21,827

Mercer’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $57,468 per year before aid. Aid is common, with 70% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $40,739. Merit awards can also reduce costs, with an average merit award of $25,086, and the Fabian Distinguished Music Scholars Program offers $4,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $21,827.