School profile
Mercer University Lacrosse
Mercer University in Macon, Georgia fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Southern Conference. The school admits 69 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,160 to 1,350, and enrolls 4,500 undergraduates.
Location
Macon, GA
Admit rate
69%
SAT range
1,160-1,350
Undergraduates
4,500
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Southern Conference |
| Women's | Division 1 | Southern Conference |
How Mercer University compares
With a 69 percent admit rate, Mercer University is more selective than 62 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,160 and 1,350 on the SAT, or 25 to 31 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 4,500 undergraduates, it is the 3rd largest of the 15 lacrosse schools in Georgia with published data. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 2 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Schools with a similar test band
Recruits considering Mercer University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Butler University85% admit · SAT 1,160-1,350
- Franciscan University of Steubenville58% admit · SAT 1,110-1,350
- Long Island University86% admit · SAT 1,110-1,350
- Messiah University79% admit · SAT 1,110-1,350
- Saint Joseph's University89% admit · SAT 1,170-1,350
- University of Redlands83% admit · SAT 1,107-1,350
- Hendrix College56% admit · SAT 1,123-1,348
- Meredith College74% admit · SAT 1,098-1,348
Common questions
Does Mercer University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Mercer University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Macon, Georgia, competing in the Southern Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Mercer University?
Mercer University admits 69 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 62 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,160 to 1,350. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Mercer University?
Mercer University enrolls 4,500 undergraduates, the 3rd largest among the 15 lacrosse schools in Georgia with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.