2026 CLASS PROFILE AND ABA 509 DATA
Mercer Law School Admissions: LSAT, GPA, Cost, and Jobs (2026)
Mercer sits next to schools like Duquesne and Hofstra on the LSAT chart, a 157 median next to a 3.6 median GPA, but it pulls ahead on outcomes: 92.3% FT/LT placement for 2024 against a 37.8% acceptance rate and a sticker tuition of $44,782 a year.
The 2026 entering class
Mercer Law School's 2026 entering class had a median LSAT of 159, up 2 from 157 in 2025. The median GPA was 3.63.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 156 | 159 | 161 | 3.36 | 3.63 | 3.80 |
Source: the school's own 2026 class profile, as of September 26, 2026. These numbers can shift until the 2026 ABA 509 reports publish. Everything below this section is 2025 ABA 509 data.
What it takes to get in
These are the school's own reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile LSAT and GPA numbers from its ABA Standard 509 filing, the same disclosure every accredited law school has to file each year. The 50th percentile is the median: half the admitted class scored above it, half below.
| Year | LSAT 25th | LSAT 50th | LSAT 75th | GPA 25th | GPA 50th | GPA 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 155 | 157 | 160 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| 2019 | 151 | 153 | 155 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| 2015 | 150 | 152 | 154 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
The median LSAT is up 4 points since 2019 and the median GPA moved +0.2. The bar moved here.
What you get out (Class of 2024)
| Class year reported | 2024 |
| FT/LT employed, 10 months out | 92.3% |
| Biglaw (101+ lawyer firms) | 9.6% |
| Federal clerkships | 3.8% |
| Government + public interest | 10.6% |
| Bar pass rate | 76.5% |
92.3% of the 2024 class landed a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, and with 9.6% going into biglaw and 3.8% landing federal clerkships, the $134,346 sticker total over 3 years is a manageable bet for most of the class.
What it costs
| Sticker tuition (2025) | $44,782/yr |
| 3-year sticker total | $134,346 |
| Pays full sticker | 13.5% |
| Gets some grant | 86.5% |
86.5% of the class received some grant and just 13.5% paid full sticker, so a score above the 160 75th percentile is the strongest position you'll have to push that number down.
Your odds
A 157 LSAT and 3.6 GPA put you at Mercer's median, not above it, since half the admitted class matches or beats those marks. Score 160 or better and you're in the top quarter, where the 37.8% acceptance rate is squarely in your favor; fall to 155 or under and the rest of your file needs to carry more weight. Run your own numbers through the calculator before you spend a filing fee guessing.
See where you land: the LSAT Unplugged law school chances calculator. What is 1 LSAT point worth here? See the scholarship math.
Schools like Mercer
These 6 are the closest match by median LSAT, then median GPA, out of all 196 schools in the 509 master (as of 2026). Use them as your realistic comparison set, not the list of "reach" schools everyone starts with.
FAQ
What LSAT score do you need for Mercer?
The median LSAT for Mercer's 2025 class is 157, up 4 points from 6 years ago. The 25th percentile is 155 and the 75th is 160.
What GPA do you need for Mercer?
The median GPA is 3.6, up from 3.4 6 years ago. The 25th percentile is 3.3 and the 75th is 3.8.
What is Mercer's acceptance rate?
37.8% for the 2025 cycle, based on 447 offers out of 1,184 applications.
How much does Mercer cost with and without aid?
Sticker tuition is $44,782 a year, or $134,346 over 3 years before living costs. 86.5% of the class received some grant, and only 13.5% paid full price.
What jobs do Mercer graduates get?
92.3% of the 2024 graduating class had a full-time, long-term job within 10 months, one of the stronger placement rates outside the top tiers. 9.6% went to firms of 101 or more lawyers, and 3.8% landed a federal clerkship.
Is Mercer worth it at sticker?
For most admitted students, yes. A 92.3% FT/LT placement rate against $134,346 in sticker tuition is a solid ratio, and with 86.5% of the class getting some grant, most students end up paying well under that full number anyway.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Information Reports, 2015 to 2025, via LSAT Unplugged's 509 master. Verify against the school's filing before relying on it. Last updated 2026-09-30.
