Mercer University Acceptance Rate
Macon, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,058
- Admitted
- 7,349
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Mercer University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 66.5% (66.7% in 2014–15, 66.5% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 4,375 to 11,058 (+153%) over that period.
Its 66.5% rate makes Mercer University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Mercer University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,375 | 2,919 | 66.7% | 807 |
| 2015–16 | 4,559 | 3,049 | 66.9% | 831 |
| 2016–17 | 4,836 | 3,354 | 69.4% | 828 |
| 2017–18 | 4,749 | 3,479 | 73.3% | 890 |
| 2018–19 | 5,454 | 3,927 | 72% | 973 |
| 2019–20 | 5,034 | 3,736 | 74.2% | 900 |
| 2020–21 | 5,651 | 4,417 | 78.2% | 866 |
| 2021–22 | 7,201 | 5,430 | 75.4% | 950 |
| 2022–23 | 7,556 | 5,643 | 74.7% | 899 |
| 2023–24 | 11,058 | 7,349 | 66.5% | 1,015 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,921 | 4,627 | 66.9% |
| Men | 4,137 | 2,722 | 65.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–680 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 580–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 17% |
How Mercer University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?
Mercer University's acceptance rate is 66.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,349 admitted of 11,058 applicants).
Is Mercer University test optional?
Mercer University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mercer University?
Mercer University received 11,058 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,349.
What SAT score do you need for Mercer University?
Admitted students at Mercer University typically scored 600–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mercer.edu/.