Mercer University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

66.5%

Acceptance Rate

4,620

Undergrads

$22,350

Net Price / Year

73.4%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Mercer University

Mercer University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Macon, GA. The school enrolls approximately 9,196 students. With an acceptance rate of 66.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 9,196

Men 3,098

Women 6,098

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 33.3%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 82%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

66.5%

Acceptance Rate

9,813

Applications

859

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

590

680

SAT Math

570

670

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	9,813	6,760	859	68.9%
2022	7,556	5,643	899	74.7%
2020	5,651	4,417	866	78.2%
2018	5,454	3,927	973	72.0%
2016	4,836	3,354	828	69.4%

Costs & Financial Aid

$22,350

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

33.3%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

73.4%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business/Commerce, General.	189	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	157	N/A	N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.	150	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General.	146	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	145	N/A	N/A
Law.	121	N/A	N/A
Medicine.	117	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	86	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	83	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	70	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	70	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	62	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	59	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	52	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	45	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	43	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	40	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	39	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	38	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	36	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	34	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	34	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	33	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	31	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	29	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	29	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	28	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	27	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	27	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	24	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	24	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	22	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	22	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	20	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	20	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	20	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	20	N/A	N/A
Economics.	18	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	18	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	18	N/A	N/A
Human Services, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	17	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	16	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	16	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	15	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	14	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	14	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$28,868,884

Total Athletics Expenses

$28,868,884

Total Athletics Revenue

469

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	116	$6,831,119	$6,831,119	N/A
Basketball	Coed	28	$4,390,222	$4,390,222	N/A
Lacrosse	Coed	99	$2,097,011	$2,097,011	N/A
Soccer	Coed	52	$1,964,417	$1,964,417	N/A
Baseball	Men	47	$1,699,044	$1,699,044	N/A
Softball	Women	23	$1,188,162	$1,188,162	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$1,120,275	$1,120,275	N/A
Tennis	Coed	17	$948,550	$948,550	N/A
Volleyball	Women	16	$883,376	$883,376	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	25	$586,986	$586,986	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Women	23	$330,219	$330,219	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	16	$239,856	$239,856	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	57
Fondling	46
Motor Vehicle Theft	25
Burglary	13
Aggravated Assault	2
Robbery	2