Mercer University

Mercer University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Macon, GA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R2 University comparison page.

The Mercer's 2024 tuition & fees is $33,380 for the academic year 2023-2024. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,594.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 8,889 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Mercer ranked 208^th in National Universities and 18^th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Mercer University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Mercer University is $33,380. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,865.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,752 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,160.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$33,380
Graduate	$17,865

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$36,752
Graduate	$20,160

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Mercer University is 66.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.00%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,260.

The average graduation rate is 73%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 8,889 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Mercer Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	66.00% Acceptance Rate / 14.00% Yield
Test Scores »	1,260 SAT / 28 ACT
Graduation Rate »	73%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	86%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	8,889 (4,859 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$24,594

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Mercer University has a law school and medical school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Mercer Offered Programs
Mercer University Medical School
Mercer University Law School
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Mercer University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Mercer
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No