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Mercer University

Acceptance Rate 75.41 %
SAT Average 1,310
2023 Tuition & Fees $39,708
Student Population 9,009
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $24,149

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 Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $39,708 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,831.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,009 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.41% and the graduation rate is 74% 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.

2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Mercer's tuition & fees is $39,708. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees is $15,831.
Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$39,708
Graduate$15,831
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Mercer. The acceptance rate of Mercer is 75.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.50%. The average graduation rate is 74% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $24,149 and 91% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,009 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 75.41 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.41%
Graduation Rate for Mercer University is 74 %
Graduation Rate
74%
Transfer-out Rate for Mercer University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for Mercer University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Mercer University is 9,009
Student Population
9,009
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 $24,149 at Mercer University.
Financial Aid Amount
$24,149

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 167 major programs through online and on-site education where 25 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's Degree889
Post Bachelor's Degree32
Master's Degree5112
Post Master's Degree82
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship70
Doctor's degree - professional practice50
Doctor's degree - other50

Special Learning Opportunities

Mercer University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:3,025)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,858)

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