Does Mercer Superscore?
Mercer University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
YesYes. Mercer superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
YesYes. Mercer superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Mercer tells applicants to submit every score because it superscores, using the strongest results across submitted SAT or ACT sittings. Its current first-year process also gives early applicants priority scholarship consideration.
Source: Mercer First-Year Admissions (checked August 3, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Mercer superscore the SAT?
Yes. Mercer superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Mercer superscore the ACT?
Yes. Mercer superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Mercer require the SAT or ACT?
Mercer requires first-year applicants to submit an SAT or ACT beginning with the Fall 2026 cycle. Scores may be self-reported for review, but enrolling students must provide an official report. Mercer tells applicants to submit every score because it superscores, using the strongest results across submitted SAT or ACT sittings. Its current first-year process also gives early applicants priority scholarship consideration.
Verified against published 2026–27 policies. Testing policies change. Always confirm with Mercer before you apply.
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