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Mercer University

Mercer University

Macon, GA · City · 4,500 students
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$23,847
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
72%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$58,354
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
69%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Mercer University, a private research institution in Macon, Georgia, is widely recognized for its rigorous academics and standout programs in engineering, business, and the health sciences. The campus culture pairs a close-knit, supportive community with NCAA Division I athletics and a deeply ingrained tradition of community engagement. A defining hallmark of the Mercer experience is its signature *Mercer On Mission* program, which blends study abroad with hands-on international service-learning to address global humanitarian needs. Furthermore, the university sets itself apart with exceptional undergraduate research access and seamless direct-entry pathways into its graduate schools of medicine, law, and pharmacy.

Wikipedia:Mercer University is a private research university in Macon, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. It is classified as "R2: Doctoral Universities — High research activity".

Location
Macon, GA, 31207 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
72 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$42,312
Housing & food (on campus)$15,156
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$65,380
Average net price$23,847
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$42,312
Housing & food (on campus)$15,156
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$65,380
Average net price$23,847
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Mercer University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$44,784
Fees$500
Housing$8,046
Food$7,866
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,710
Transportation$1,206
Total published by the school$65,380
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$19,817
$30–48k
$21,484
$48–75k
$22,533
$75–110k
$25,184
$110k+
$26,770
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
72%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
61%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
17%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
74% graduated · 22% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,231
10 yrs after entry$58,354
Debt
Median at graduation$24,199
Monthly payment$257
Middle 50% owe$9.8k–$31k
90th percentile$41,975
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
69%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1271
R 590–680 · M 570–670
ACT midpoint
30
Comp 25–31 · E 24–33 · M 23–29
SAT middle 50%: 1160–1350
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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$43,171
Independent
39%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
9%
Black
32%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,231
After 10 yrs
$58,354
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing191
Engineering, General138
Psychology, General80
Biology, General62
Public Health62
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods59
Marketing46
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics40
Business Administration, Management and Operations39
Accounting and Related Services36
Finance and Financial Management Services33
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration29
Neurobiology and Neurosciences26
Communication and Media Studies25
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology25
Human Resources Management and Services23
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$482M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$9,556/mo
Teaching spend
$14,074
per student
Federal loans
62%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$47M research spending · 31 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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