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Mercer University Score Requirements
Mercer University has an average SAT score of 1240 with a 25th percentile of 1170 and a 75th percentile of 1330, and 40% of applicants submitted SAT scores. The average ACT score is 28, with the 25th percentile at 25 and the 75th percentile at 31, and 17% of applicants submitted ACT scores. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.8, with the 25th percentile at 3.5 and the 75th percentile at 3.9. The average IELTS score is 6.5 and the TOEFL average is 80, with both having corresponding minimum scores of 6.5 and 80, respectively. The average Duolingo score is 115 with a minimum requirement of 115. The school allows superscoring and operates a test-optional policy, permitting self-reporting of scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Mercer University has an unweighted GPA average of 3.8 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.5, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.9. Data for the weighted GPA, including average and percentiles, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1170-1330
Average: 1240
Submitting SAT: 40%
Math: 570-670
Reading: 590-680
Mercer University reports an average SAT score of 1240, with a 25th percentile score of 1170 and a 75th percentile score of 1330. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 570 and the 75th percentile is 670. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, scores range from a 25th percentile of 590 to a 75th percentile of 680. Notably, 40% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
25-31
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 17%
Math: 23-29
English: 24-33
Reading: 28-34
Science: 25-31
Mercer University reports an average ACT score of 28 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 25, while the 75th percentile score is 31. For the individual components of the ACT, the 25th percentile scores are 23 in math, 24 in English, 28 in reading, and 25 in science, with 75th percentile scores of 29, 33, 34, and 31, respectively. Notably, 17% of students submitted their ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Mercer University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score for admitted students is also 80, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 80. No specific data is provided for the individual components of the TOEFL test.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Mercer University allows superscoring, meaning they consider the highest section scores from multiple test dates when evaluating applicants. This can benefit students by potentially improving their overall scores through combined results. As a result, applicants have the opportunity to present their best performance across tests, enhancing their competitiveness in the admission process.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Mercer University is test optional and allows self-reporting of scores. This means that applicants can choose whether to submit standardized test scores and can report their scores themselves without needing official documentation. Currently, 40% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 17% submit ACT scores, totaling 57%. This combined figure exceeds 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
33-37
Average: 35
Mercer University has an average IB score of 35, with the 25th percentile at 33 and the 75th percentile at 37. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology, while standard-level subjects are Math AA and English B.
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