12.58% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Mercer University School of Medicine is 12.58% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,351 people applied and 170 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Mercer School of Medicine is 30.50%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Mercer School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Georgia, Mercer School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 5.79%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University School of Medicine | 12.58% | 30.50% | 1,351 | 170 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Georgia Medical Schools | 5.79% | 14.07% | 24,560 | 683 |
| Public | 7.92% | - | 3,335 | 264 |
| Private | 5.08% | 14.07% | 21,225 | 419 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Mercer School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 59 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 100 to 0.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 100 to 0 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Georgia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 1,351 | 553 | 796 | 100 | 0 |
| Matriculants | 170 | 74 | 96 | 100 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.58% | 13.38% | 12.07% | 100.00% | - |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Mercer University School of Medicine is 504 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 170 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Mercer School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University School of Medicine | 504 | 3.7 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Georgia Medical Schools | 509 | 3.74 |
| Public | 512 | 3.80 |
| Private | 508 | 3.72 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Mercer School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2023 | 504 | 3.66 | 3.58 |
| 2024 | 504 | 3.70 | 3.61 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
Only Georgia residents can apply to Mercer School of Medicine and the school does not accept out-of-state students. For the detailed eligibility, read its application requirements.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to Mercer University School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Mercer School of Medicine's application system by November 13, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $90 at Mercer School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Mercer University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2024-07-31 |
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| Early Decision Secondary | 2024-08-30 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
| Regular Secondary | 2024-11-13 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $90 |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| General Or Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://medicine.mercer.edu/admissions/doctor-of-medicine/