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Mercer University

Macon, Georgia

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Overview

Student Population
9,009
Mercer University overview
Location Macon, Georgia
Online mercer.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Mercer University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Macon, Georgia, Mercer University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,201 prospective students applied, and 5,430 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 950 enrolled in the school.  7,165 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,844 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $38,446 plus fees of $300. Mercer is ranked 199 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
9/10
Academics
7/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
10/10
Value

Mercer is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Mercer University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very High
Mercer University overview
SAT 1220/1400
ACT 28/32
GPA 3.98
Applications Accepted
75.4% 
Mercer University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$38,446
Costs for Mercer University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$300
Room and Board $13,438
Budget for Other Expenses$2,778
Total One Year Cost$56,162

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$57,300 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Mercer University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 21%
Business 17%
Education 12%
Human Services 8%
Biology 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140447 IPEDS survey data for Mercer University.

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