Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Mercer University
Mercer University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Macon, GA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,500 students. The acceptance rate is 69%. 70% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,354.
69%
Acceptance
$23,847
Net price
4,500
Enrollment
70%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
69%
Acceptance rate
1,271
SAT average
30
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$23,847
Average net price
$42,312
In-state tuition
$42,312
Out-of-state tuition
$15,156
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$58,204
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
62%
Students with federal loans
$24,199
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$58,354
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,231
Median earnings (6 yrs)
70%
Graduation rate
82%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$14,074
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,500
Total enrollment
11%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
28%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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