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Mercer University

Mercer University is a medium, private institution located in Macon, ga. Founded in 1833, Mercer University offers undergraduate degrees in 137 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

4,807 undergraduates

$33,380 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Mercer University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 66.5%

SAT score average 1280

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.80

Application fee $50

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Key deadlines

July

200 days away Application deadline date

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November

337 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Mercer University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Education and Teaching

Other

Law and Legal Studies

Engineering and Technology

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Medicine

Law

Engineering, General

Business/Commerce, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,380

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,528

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $2,864

Cost of attendance* $51,972

Average financial aid package $33,891

Estimated cost $18,081 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,380

Additional expenses

Room & board $14,528

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $2,864

Cost of attendance* $51,972

Average financial aid package $33,891

Estimated cost $18,081 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Mercer University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,807, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

9,124

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

41%

African American %

34%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Mercer University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207

4783012700

https://www.mercer.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Mercer University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Mercer University?

Mercer University is located in Macon, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Mercer University?

The acceptance rate for Mercer University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Mercer University?

The average high school GPA for Mercer University students was 3.80.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Mercer University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Mercer University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $207,888.

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