Mercer University

    Macon, GA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1160–1350
    Median ~1260
    Acceptance rate
    69%
    Enrollment
    4,500
    ACT middle 50%
    25–31

    How Mercer University compares

    • The ~1260 SAT midpoint ranks #95 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 9 in GA.
    • Its 69% acceptance rate is more selective than 44% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (650 Math vs 660 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,354) are $4,712 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #95 of 197
    SAT rank in GA
    #3 of 9
    More selective than
    44% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$4,712

    What the numbers say about Mercer University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1160 to 1350. A planning score near or above 1390 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 69% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 70% completion rate and $58,354 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1260 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $42,312
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $42,312
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $58,354
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    70%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1160 and 1350. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1390 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1350 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1260 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1350

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1160–1340

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1160

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Mercer University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY1070–143060%
    Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI1130–135092%
    James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA1170–134072%
    University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL1210–145088%
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach, FL1160–136065%
    Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA1170–135089%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Mercer University?

    Mercer University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1160–1350, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1390 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?

    Mercer University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 69%.

    How much does it cost to attend Mercer University?

    Published tuition is approximately $42,312 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Mercer University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Mercer University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.mercer.edu