Mercer vs. Life |
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$40,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,036 |
expensive$17,865 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,806 |
More$24,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,491 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower985 SAT 18 ACT |
Tighter74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.77% |
Lower15.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.36% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger8,889 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,753 |
Larger4,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller915 |
Larger4,030 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,838 |
Larger1,814 | Online Student Population | Smaller215 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower31% |
Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 661) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) |
Faculties | ||
13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
725 | Number of faculties | 190 |
Higher$83,424 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$67,397 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.