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Mercer University
  • 4 Year
  • MACON, GA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

Mercer is an above-average private university located in Macon, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,219 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Mercer acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Nursing, Engineering, and Biology. Graduating 73% of students, Mercer alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,800.

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1501 MERCER UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MACON, GA 31207
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southern Conference

Mercer University Rankings

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Mercer Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78%
Application Deadline
April 1
SAT Range
1180-1340
ACT Range
25-31
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$21,693 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$31,826 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
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Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    32%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    18%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,219 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
692
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
11%
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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%

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