Mercer University School of Law
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Mercer University School of Law reported a median LSAT of 157, a median undergraduate GPA of 3.62, and a 37.8% acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 84%, and 93% of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- Median LSAT 157
- Median undergraduate GPA 3.62
- Acceptance rate 37.8%
- First-time bar passage 84%
- Full-time, long-term JD employment 93%
- Resident tuition $44,782
15-year trajectory
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 153 | 3.43 | — | 77.36% | $37,260 |
| 2013 | 152 | 3.38 | — | 92.68% | $37,260 |
| 2014 | 152 | 3.29 | — | 86.76% | $37,260 |
| 2015 | 152 | 3.32 | — | 80.99% | $37,260 |
| 2016 | 152 | 3.25 | — | 74.51% | $37,962 |
| 2017 | 152 | 3.32 | 53.46% | — | $37,962 |
| 2018 | 152 | 3.31 | 55.85% | 65.82% | $38,716 |
| 2019 | 153 | 3.37 | 47.09% | 72.65% | $39,184 |
| 2020 | 153 | 3.41 | 44.55% | 81.25% | $39,968 |
| 2021 | 156 | 3.51 | 35.98% | 80.7% | $41,168 |
| 2022 | 154 | 3.48 | 46.11% | 78.26% | $41,992 |
| 2023 | 155 | 3.59 | 46.98% | 77.59% | $42,832 |
| 2024 | 155 | 3.63 | 43.27% | 76.47% | $43,688 |
| 2025 | 157 | 3.62 | 37.75% | 84% | $44,782 |
| 2026 | — | — | — | 86.52% | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 77.36% to 92.68% (+15.3 pts).
- The entering class's LSAT spans 155–160, with a median of 157.
- Resident tuition moved from $36,860 in 2011 to $44,782 in 2025 (+21%).
- Of 142 graduates, 93% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs; 9.8% joined firms of 250+.
- Its first-time pass rate sits 4.7 points above the state average.
Region
Georgia law schools · South Atlantic region
Peer schools (nearest by median LSAT)
University at Buffalo School of Law · University of Dayton School of Law · Duquesne University School of Law · Hofstra University School of Law · Louisiana State University School of Law
FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for Mercer University School of Law?
Mercer University School of Law's median LSAT is 157. The middle 50% scored 155–160.
What is Mercer University School of Law's bar passage rate?
84% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 90.9% within two years.
How much does Mercer University School of Law cost?
Resident tuition is $44,782 per year, $44,782 non-resident. Median grant: $20,000.
What are Mercer University School of Law's employment outcomes?
93% landed full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out. 9.8% joined firms of 250+.
How hard is it to get into Mercer University School of Law?
Mercer University School of Law admitted 37.8% of applicants in the most recent cycle.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2012–2026). Last updated June 8, 2026.