Mercer University
Mercer University is a private research university in Macon, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. It is classified as a "R2: Doctoral Universities — High research activity".
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Average net price: $23,847
- Undergraduate enrollment: 5,218
- Graduation rate (150%): 70%
- Graduation rate (200%): 74%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 72%
- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $58,354
- Median earnings (8 years): $53,833
- Median earnings (6 years): $50,231
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, midsize
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Macon, GA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Mercer University include Nursing, Engineering, Psychology.
- Nursing (164 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,030 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,869
- Engineering (101 bachelor's) · median earnings $88,413 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,350
- Psychology (84 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,723 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Elementary Education and Teaching (69 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,513 4 years after graduation · median debt $35,500
- Biology (61 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,570 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,223
- Business Administration and Management (38 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,835 4 years after graduation
- Neuroscience (37 bachelor's) · median debt $25,424
- Accounting (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,529 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,643
- Finance (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $66,036 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Marketing (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,629 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,990
Degree mix: Business 28%, Engineering 9%, Computer Science 2%, Health 45%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 5%, Communication 2%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Mercer University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,650 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $18,650
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $20,919
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $22,627
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $24,610
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $26,399
- In-state tuition and fees: $42,312
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $42,312
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $15,156
- Off-campus room and board: $15,156
- Off-campus with family: $2,866
- Typical cost of attendance: $58,668
- Sticker vs net gap: 59%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 35%
- Federal loan recipients: 62%
- Average institutional grant: $26,131
- Average federal loan: $7,557
- Median debt at graduation: $24,199
Admissions
Mercer University admits 69% of applicants. Of students admitted, 13% enrolled.
- Applications: 9,813
- Admitted: 6,760
- Enrolled: 859
- Yield (first-choice signal): 13%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 5,218
- Women: 67%
- Commuter share (estimated): 40%
- Part-time undergraduates: 11%
- Age 25 and older: 23%
- Graduate students: 2,404
- Graduation rate: 70%
- Come back after freshman year: 82%
- First-generation: 28%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 41%
- Student to faculty: 11:1
- Professor salary: $101,669
- Associate professor salary: $87,674
- Assistant professor salary: $77,300
- On-campus housing capacity: 3,150
- Average SAT: 1,250
- Average ACT: 28
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Mercer University acceptance rate? Mercer University admits 69% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Mercer University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,650 a year after aid. Average net price is $23,847.
What majors does Mercer University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Engineering, Psychology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology.
What is the average salary after Mercer University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,354 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Mercer University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 72% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 70%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Mercer University official site: https://mercer.edu.