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Mercer University
Macon, GAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 69% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Mercer University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Macon, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 69%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
69% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
69%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,552
Earnings 5yr: $137,803
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,313
Earnings 5yr: $117,641
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,910
Earnings 5yr: $121,923
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,913
Earnings 5yr: $154,173
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,358
Earnings 5yr: $114,008
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,013
Earnings 5yr: $116,850
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,414
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,623
Earnings 5yr: $99,841
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,686
Earnings 5yr: $89,086
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,972
Earnings 5yr: $82,981
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,134
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,359
Earnings 5yr: $86,479
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,413
Earnings 5yr: $88,497
Debt: $26,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,612
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,030
Earnings 5yr: $79,324
Debt: $29,161
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,473
Earnings 5yr: $85,628
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,937
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,713
Earnings 5yr: $67,314
Debt: $51,452
Education, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $77,618
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,835
Earnings 5yr: $61,743
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,847
In-State Tuition$42,312
Out-of-State Tuition$42,312
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
62%
Take Loans
47%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,231
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,354
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,655
Est. Monthly Payment
$191/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$63,938
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