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Mercer University

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Acceptance Rate 68.89 %
SAT Average 1,250
Tuition & Fees $31,565
Student Population 9,196
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $24,439

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 2025 tuition & fees is $31,565 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,971.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,196 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 68.89% and the graduation rate is 70% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Mercer's tuition & fees is $31,565. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $14,971.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$31,565
Graduate$14,971
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Mercer. The acceptance rate of Mercer is 68.89% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.71%. The average graduation rate is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 16%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,439 and 91% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,196 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Mercer University is 68.89 %.
Acceptance Rate
68.89%
Graduation Rate for Mercer University is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate for Mercer University is 16 %
Transfer-out Rate
16%
Retention Rate for Mercer University is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for Mercer University is 9,196
Student Population
9,196
Student to Faculty Ratio for Mercer University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,439 at Mercer University.
Financial Aid Amount
$24,439

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 165 major programs through online and on-site education where 10 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's872
Master's484
Doctorate (Research)60
Doctorate (Practical)50
Doctorate (Other)50
Post-Bachelor's Certificate82
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✔
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