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Mercer University

Acceptance Rate 74.68 %
SAT Average 1,270
Tuition & Fees $40,890
Student Population 8,889
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $24,594

Academic Overview

Mercer University Campus, Macon, GA
Mercer University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Macon, Georgia. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $40,890 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,865.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 8,889 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 74.68% and the graduation rate is 73% last year.
The salary after graduation from Mercer University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $58,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Mercer's tuition & fees is $40,890. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $17,865.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,890
Graduate$17,865
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Mercer. The acceptance rate of Mercer is 74.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.93%. The average graduation rate is 73% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,594 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 8,889 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Mercer University is 74.68 %.
Acceptance Rate
74.68%
Graduation Rate for Mercer University is 73 %
Graduation Rate
73%
Transfer-out Rate for Mercer University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Mercer University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Mercer University is 8,889
Student Population
8,889
Student to Faculty Ratio for Mercer University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,594 at Mercer University.
Financial Aid Amount
$24,594

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207
Phone478-301-2700
WEBhttps://www.mercer.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.mercer.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://undergrad.mercer.edu/apply-now/
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.mercer.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://mercer.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.mercer.edu/admissions/military/
Athletichttps://disclosure.mercer.edu/
Disability Servicehttps://access.mercer.edu/

Offered Degrees

Mercer offers 155 major programs through online and on-site education where 15 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's814
Master's446
Doctorate (Research)60
Doctorate (Practical)50
Doctorate (Other)50
Post-Bachelor's Certificate83
Post-Master's Certificate62

Special Learning Opportunities

Mercer University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,010)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)

Veterans Benefits

Mercer University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges