First-Year Admissions

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Fall 2024 Class Profile

These numbers reflect the middle 50th percentile in test scores and the average GPA from our incoming class and are not minimum admissions requirements.

1170-1340

SAT Score
24-30

ACT Score
4.02

Average Academic GPA

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Mark Your Calendar

Application Dates and Deadlines

The application for admission opens August 1.

Deadline	What does that mean?
November 1 Early Action	Early Action is a non-binding admission process that gives students priority consideration for scholarships ranging up to full tuition and beyond. Students who apply by the Early Action deadline will receive an admission decision mid-November.
December 6 Priority Scholarship	Students who apply by the Priority Scholarship deadline will receive their admission decision in December and gain access to the Mercer Scholarship Application (MSA) if admitted. Completing the MSA allows students to be considered for additional scholarships. Top MSA applicants will also be eligible to attend our on-campus scholarship interview event, Heritage Scholars Weekend, for the opportunity to receive additional scholarships ranging up to full tuition.
February 1 Regular Decision	Regular Decision is an admission process that encourages students to apply by February 1 to receive their admission decision by the same month.

Deadline

What does that mean?

November 1

Early Action

Early Action is a non-binding admission process that gives students priority consideration for scholarships ranging up to full tuition and beyond. Students who apply by the Early Action deadline will receive an admission decision mid-November.

December 6

Priority Scholarship

Students who apply by the Priority Scholarship deadline will receive their admission decision in December and gain access to the Mercer Scholarship Application (MSA) if admitted. Completing the MSA allows students to be considered for additional scholarships. Top MSA applicants will also be eligible to attend our on-campus scholarship interview event, Heritage Scholars Weekend, for the opportunity to receive additional scholarships ranging up to full tuition.

February 1

Regular Decision

Regular Decision is an admission process that encourages students to apply by February 1 to receive their admission decision by the same month.

Other Important Dates and Deadlines

Deadline	What does that mean?
December 1 2025-2026 FAFSA Available	Access and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible to be considered for every type of financial aid available.
May 1 National Decision Day	If you plan to enroll at Mercer, submit your enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure your spot in our incoming class.

Deadline

What does that mean?

December 1

2025-2026 FAFSA Available

Access and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible to be considered for every type of financial aid available.

May 1

National Decision Day

If you plan to enroll at Mercer, submit your enrollment deposit by May 1 to secure your spot in our incoming class.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Everything You Need

Test Submitters

Steps	What does that mean?
Submit Application	Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application.
Submit Standardized Test Scores	Test scores submitted with your application for admission may be self-reported. We will require official SAT or ACT test scores to be submitted prior to enrollment at Mercer University. Make sure to submit all your scores since we super score, meaning we use the highest scores out of all submitted tests.
Submit Official High School Transcript(s)	Ask your school counselor to send us your official transcript(s). We want to see how you’ve challenged yourself and explored academic interests through your coursework.

Test Optional

Steps	What does that mean?
Submit Application	Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application.
Submit Official High School Transcript(s)	Ask your school counselor to send us your official transcript(s). We want to see how you’ve challenged yourself and explored academic interests through your coursework.
Letter of Recommendation	Students who apply to Mercer as Test Optional are required to submit one letter of recommendation. These letters should be from one of your high school teachers or counselors about your work ethic, school engagement, academic achievement, and more.

ADVANCED COURSEWORK

Curious About Your Credits?

High school students who have advanced their education through dual enrollment at a college or university accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are awarded credit based on the grade(s) they received and the course equivalent as determined by the Office of the Registrar. Students who have dual enrolled are considered first-year students and should complete the first-year student application.

AP, CLEP, dual enrollment, and IB credits that satisfy University criteria may be applied toward the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree only for courses that are required in the Engineering curriculum.

Students may receive up to 32 hours of credit from all extra-course examinations, including AP, CLEP, and IB.

HOMESCHOOL APPLICANTS

Information Just for You

Mercer University evaluates home-schooled applicants in a manner that is appropriately comparable to other freshman applicants.

Subject	Credits
English	4 units*
Mathematics (including Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth mathematics for which Algebra II is a prerequisite)	4 units*
Science (including lab courses from life and physical sciences)	3 units*
Social Science (including United States and World Studies)	3 units*
Foreign Language (both units must be in the same language)	2 units*

*A unit is often referred to as a Carnegie Unit and represents a full academic year of credit.

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Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application. We do not have a preference, and we encourage you to use the option that is most convenient for you.

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