First-Year Admissions
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Fall 2019 Class Profile
These numbers reflect the averages from our incoming class and are not minimum admission requirements.
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1280
SAT Score
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27
ACT Score
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3.94
Academic GPA
The Making of a Mercerian
A Holistic Approach
We evaluate every application using the same process, starting with your test scores and transcripts. These are important benchmarks to ensure that you will be academically successful at Mercer. But these numbers don’t tell us who you are. That’s why we evaluate the entire application. We want to know what you’re passionate about, what your goals are, and how you plan to change the world.
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| Date | Deadline | What does that mean? |
| October 15 | 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 during the first week of November. |
| February 1 | Priority Scholarship | Priority Scholarship is an admission process that gives students priority consideration for scholarships ranging up to full tuition. Applications submitted by the Priority Scholarship deadline will be evaluated on a rolling basis, beginning in November. |
| April 1 | Regular Decision | Regular Decision is an admission process that encourages students to apply by April 1. Applications submitted by the Regular Decision deadline will be evaluated on a rolling basis, beginning in November. |
| Other Important Dates and Deadlines | ||
| Date | Deadline | What does that mean? |
| October 1 | 2020-2021 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
Application
Standardized Test Scores
Official High School Transcript(s)
Letter of Recommendation
| 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.
Applicants unable to verify completion of a College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) via transcript from an accredited high school must show academic strength in the CPC subjects through a combination of eight SAT II or Advanced Placement (AP) exams. SAT I and/or ACT test scores are also required to evaluate a student’s overall academic qualifications.
| 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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Begin Your Application
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.