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Mercer University
Explore admissions details for Mercer University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Mercer University
Mercer University is a private nonprofit institution in Macon, GA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Mercer University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 66%. Reported student size is about 4,620, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Mercer University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Mercer University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
66%
Average SAT
1,280
Average ACT
30
Student Size
4,620
In-State Tuition
$40,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,890
Mercer University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Mercer University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average SAT shown here is 1,280, and the midpoint ACT composite is 30. Graduation rate is 73%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Mercer University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
66%
Graduation Rate
73%
SAT Average
1,280
ACT Composite
30
SAT Reading
663
SAT Math
648
Graduation Rate
73%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Mercer University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Mercer University reports in-state tuition of $40,890 and out-of-state tuition of $40,890. Average net price is $22,350, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $56,494 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $24,199.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Mercer University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$40,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,890
Average Net Price
$22,350
Attendance Cost
$56,494
Average Net Price
$22,350
Cost of Attendance
$56,494
Median Debt
$24,199
Mercer University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Mercer University enrolls about 4,620 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,354.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Mercer University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
4,620
Median Earnings
$58,354
Mercer University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Mercer University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Mercer University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Mercer University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Mercer University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Mercer University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Mercer University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Mercer University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Mercer University?
Mercer University currently shows an acceptance rate of 66% in this dataset.
How competitive is Mercer University?
Mercer University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Mercer University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Mercer University cost?
Mercer University reports in-state tuition of $40,890, out-of-state tuition of $40,890, and an average net price of $22,350.
What test scores are shown for Mercer University?
Mercer University shows an average SAT of 1,280 and an ACT composite midpoint of 30.
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