Mercer vs. Spelman |
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #109 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Georgia Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$40,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$30,058 |
$17,865 | Graduate Tuition | - |
More$24,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$13,030 |
Admission | ||
1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter28.39% |
Favorable15.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.89% |
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 High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger8,889 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,102 |
Larger4,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,102 |
4,030 | Graduate Student Population | - |
Larger1,814 | Online Student Population | Smaller729 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower73% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,401) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
725 | Number of faculties | 246 |
Higher$83,424 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,355 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.