Mercer University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,025
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Macon, Georgia, Mercer is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Mercer is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mercer University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Mercer emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mercer boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 67% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,746

Cost of attendance at Mercer University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,746

Cost of attendance at Mercer University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mercer University received on average $32,845 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,845

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	250	29%	$5,302	$1,325,469
Other Federal Grant	368	43%	$5,306	$1,952,553
State Grant/Scholarships	732	85%	$6,164	$4,512,016
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	860	99%	$25,404	$21,847,596
Total Grant & Scholarships	862	100%	$32,845	$28,312,165

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mercer University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mercer University students is 73.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.6%.

73.6%

asian 79.0% 60 students
African American 74.6% 100 students
white 75.1% 359 students
unknown 63.2% 12 students
hispanic 65.3% 32 students
International Students 59.1% 13 students
Mixed Race 66.0% 31 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Baseball Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mercer University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mercer University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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