School Information

66.3
Total Enrollment 8,072
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Mercer University

http://www.mercer.edu
1400 Coleman Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31207
(478) 301-2700

Mercer University is a faith-based institution of higher learning that seeks to achieve excellence and scholarly discipline in the fields of liberal learning and professional knowledge. The institution is guided by the historic principles of religious and intellectual freedom, while affirming religious and moral values that arise from the Judeo-Christian understanding of the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - other
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Mercer University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 89.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,644), and 68% receive loans ($7,779 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,788. Off campus it is around $8,788.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Mercer University is $18,050 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,877 people applied to Mercer University. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 58.0% female ) and 20.0% accepted (27.0% male and 16.0% female)

Of the 4,531 undergraduate students at Mercer University, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (58.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 34.0% of the 3,541 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     80.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     63.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     63.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Fall Semester – July 15 Spring Semester – December 1 Summer Semester – April 20
Admissions Office Phone (478) 301-2650
Admissions Office Email admissions@mercer.edu
Admissions Office Address 1400 Coleman Avenue,Macon, Georgia 31207
Admissions Transfer URL http://www2.mercer.edu/OIP/InternationalAdmission/default.htm
Admissions Website http://www.mercer.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.gomercer.com/choose-mercer/apply-online.aspx
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Mercer University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Mercer University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 635
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 545
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 24
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 31
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Mercer University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) 1
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 44
Biochemistry 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 185 181
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3 6
Business/Commerce, General 181 154
Finance, General 1
International Business/Trade/Commerce 21
Communication, journalism, and related programs 43
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 27
Journalism 12
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 24 1
Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1
Computer Science 2
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 1
Information Science/Studies 21
Education 20 174 176
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8
Education, General 14
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6 17
Elementary Education and Teaching 141 73
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 24 46
Music Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 7
Secondary Education and Teaching 33
Engineering 43 41
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 3
Computer Engineering, General 5
Computer Software Engineering 6
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 11
Engineering, General 43
Engineering, Other 10
Mechanical Engineering 6
English language and literature/letters 19
English Language and Literature, General 19
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 1
Latin Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 147 48 215
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 14
Medicine (MD) 63
Nurse Anesthetist 8
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 147 3
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 7
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 140
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 5
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 23
History 4
History, General 4
Legal professions and studies 158
Law (LLB, JD) 158
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 28
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 28
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 28
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 28
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Studies 1
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Christian Studies 5
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 9
Chemistry, General 9
Psychology 28 36
Counseling Psychology 36
Psychology, General 28
Public administration and social service professions 88
Community Organization and Advocacy 1
Human Services, General 87
Security and protective services 32 8
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 32
Social sciences 40
Anthropology 2
Criminology 4
Economics, General 7
International Relations and Affairs 5
Political Science and Government, General 13
Sociology 9
Theology and religious vocations 45 5
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 44
Religious/Sacred Music 1
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 5
Visual and performing arts 20 7
Art/Art Studies, General 4
Conducting 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music Performance, General 4 3
Music, General 7
 
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