Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
Mercer University reports a middle 50% SAT of 1170 to 1330 (enrolled, CDS 2024-25, fall 2024 median 1240; Fall 2026 admissions profile is 1120-1320). We use 1250 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1170 to 1330 (enrolled, CDS 2024-25, fall 2024 median 1240; Fall 2026 admissions profile is 1120-1320) |
| Acceptance rate | 68.9% (fall 2024, 9,813 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test required beginning with the Fall 2026 application cycle |
| Type | Private university |
Source: Mercer official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Mercer has no 2025-26 CDS posted yet, so its SAT and acceptance figures are from Fall 2024.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 1480 to 1540 | 10.3% |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 1370 to 1530 | 13.3% |
| University of Georgia | 1250 to 1420 | 34.3% |
| Mercer University | 1170 to 1330 | 68.9% |
| Georgia State University | 1030 to 1240 | 57.2% |
| Kennesaw State University | 1010 to 1210 | 79.4% |
| Georgia Southern University | 980 to 1140 | 69.5% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Georgia Colleges.
Georgia's HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships pay tuition at every Georgia college, and Zell Miller is the test-dependent tier requiring a 1200 SAT or 25 ACT.
Zell Miller Scholarship: SAT 1200. Full tuition, UGA $5,067/semester, Georgia Tech $5,309/semester, with a 3.7 HOPE GPA, single-sitting SAT or ACT taken before graduation, and 4 rigor credits.
HOPE Scholarship: Tuition, UGA $5,017/semester, Georgia Tech $5,256/semester, with a 3.0 HOPE GPA and 4 rigor credits.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Georgia SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Butler University | Indiana | 1170 to 1330 |
| Louisiana State University | Louisiana | 1180 to 1320 |
| Washington College | Maryland | 1155 to 1340 |
| Beloit College | Wisconsin | 1110 to 1400 |
A score that is competitive at Mercer lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1170 to 1330. A score at or above 1330 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1170 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Mercer lists its policy as: Test required beginning with the Fall 2026 application cycle. Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.
68.9% (fall 2024, 9,813 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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