Mercer University

#14 in Georgia

4-years Private College In Macon, GA

Mercer University (referred to as Mercer) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Macon, GA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Mercer University is $40,890. The school has a total enrollment of 8,889 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Mercer University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$40,890 (2023)
Acceptance Rate74.68%
Student Population8,889
Test Scores1,270 (SAT) 28 (ACT)
Graduation Rate73%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Mercer University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1911 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Mercer University is $40,890 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Mercer University is $17,865 for academic year 2021-2022. Mercer University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $24,594 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Mercer University is 74.68% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.93%. The average SAT score is 1,270 and the average ACT score is 28. Mercer University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 8,889 students are attending at Mercer University (4,859 undergraduate students). There are 437 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 288 part-time faculty working for Mercer University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,578 (full-time) and 381 (part-time). The graduation rate at Mercer University is 73% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 86% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Mercer University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Mercer University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Mercer University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Mercer University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers