First-Year Admissions
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Fall 2023 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.
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1190-1350
SAT Score
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25-30
ACT Score
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4.03
Average Academic GPA
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| Date | Deadline | What does that mean? |
| November 1 | Early Action I | 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 during the third week of November. |
| December 1 | Early Action II | Early Action II is a non-binding admission process that gives students priority consideration for scholarships, ranging up to full tuition. Students who apply by the Early Action II deadline will receive an admission decision during the third week of December. |
| February 1 | Regular Decision | Regular Decision is an admission process that encourages students to apply by February 1 to receive their admission decision the same month. |
| Other Important Dates and Deadlines | ||
| Date | Deadline | What does that mean? |
| December | 2024-2025 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. |
| February 1 | Priority FAFSA Deadline | FAFSA submissions received after February 1 will be considered only as funds remain 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
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| 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 standardized 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. | |
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| 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. | |
| Supplemental Essays | The Test Optional applicants are required to complete two additional short answer essays as part of the application process. | |
| 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* |
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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.