# Mercer University: SAT Scores & Admissions Data | 1600.now Source: https://1600.now/college/mercer-university --- ## Mercer University SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Macon, GA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 1160–1350 · Range midpoint ~1260 Acceptance rate: 69% Enrollment: 4,500 ACT middle 50%: 25–31 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How Mercer University compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #102 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: #102 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 score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1260) [Plan for a 1400](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1400-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.mercer.edu/) ### 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; our 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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### 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, not an admission guarantee. - **1350 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1260 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **1160 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% 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. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### 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. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Western Colorado University](https://1600.now/college/western-colorado-university) | Gunnison, CO | 1160–1350 | 100% | | [George Mason University](https://1600.now/college/george-mason-university) | Fairfax, VA | 1160–1360 | 87% | | [James Madison University](https://1600.now/college/james-madison-university) | Harrisonburg, VA | 1170–1340 | 72% | | [John Carroll University](https://1600.now/college/john-carroll-university) | University Heights, OH | 1180–1330 | 81% | | [Bryant University](https://1600.now/college/bryant-university) | Smithfield, RI | 1190–1330 | 65% | | [Duquesne University](https://1600.now/college/duquesne-university) | Pittsburgh, PA | 1180–1340 | 84% | ### Questions about Mercer University #### 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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 69%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend Mercer University? Historical published tuition is approximately $42,312 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is Mercer University test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Mercer University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.mercer.edu](https://www.mercer.edu/)