Mercer University
Mercer University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Macon, GA. It enrolls about 9,124 students and admits roughly 66% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Macon, GA 31207 |
| County | Bibb County |
| Enrollment | 9,124 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,058 / 7,349 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $33,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $33,380 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 73% |
| Transfer-out rate | 18% |
| Full-time retention rate | 83% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 600–680 |
| ACT middle 50% | 25–31 |
| Website | https://www.mercer.edu/ |
| Phone | 4783012700 |
Admissions
About 11,058 students applied and 7,349 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,015 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $33,380 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 887 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 73% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Mercer University is in Macon, GA, Bibb County. Its coordinates are 32.8291, -83.6494.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Mercer University?
About 66% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,058 applicants.
How much does Mercer University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $33,380 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Mercer University?
About 9,124 students are enrolled.