14.37% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Mercer University School of Medicine is 14.37% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 1,211 people applied and 174 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 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Georgia, Mercer School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 6.61%.
Mercer University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Mercer University School of Medicine14.37%30.50%1,211174
All Medical Schools4.04%13.66%939,37922,650
Public5.04%16.03%477,51114,110
Private2.45%9.97%461,8688,540
Georgia Medical Schools6.61%15.02%24,190733
Public9.37%17.88%3,244304
Private5.69%14.07%20,946429

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Mercer School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 57 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 100 to 0.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 41 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 100 to 0 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenGeorgia ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants1,2115186911,211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Matriculants17472102174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Acceptance Rate14.37%13.90%14.75%14.37%-

MCAT Scores and GPA

For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Mercer University School of Medicine is 503 and the average GPA is 3.72 over 174 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Mercer School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Mercer University School of Medicine5033.72
All Medical Schools5133.84
Public5123.84
Private5143.84
Georgia Medical Schools5103.78
Public5133.84
Private5093.76

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Mercer School of Medicine.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
202200.00-
20235043.663.58
20245043.703.61
20255033.723.62

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 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. 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, 2025. 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.
Mercer School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2025-07-31
Early Decision Secondary2025-08-30
Regular (AMCAS)2025-11-01
Regular Secondary2025-11-13
Secondary Application Fee$90
CASPer Exam required
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for Mercer School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
General Or Inorganic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Data Source: https://medicine.mercer.edu/admissions/doctor-of-medicine/