Mercer University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Macon, GA
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Overview

Total enrollment

9,196

Location Macon, Georgia
Website mercer.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#201

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Mercer University, located in Macon, Georgia, approximately 75 miles south of Atlanta, operates from a historic 150-acre campus known for its Gothic-style architecture and landscaped quadrangles. Founded in 1833 as a Baptist institution, Mercer maintains its private university status while serving a diverse student population through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university's academic strengths include its School of Medicine, School of Engineering, and College of Liberal Arts, with notable programs in law, business, and health sciences. Mercer's main campus features traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, while its Division I athletic programs compete in the Southern Conference, with basketball serving as a prominent sport. The university also operates satellite campuses in Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus, expanding its academic reach throughout Georgia.

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Ratings

Mercer is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31
GPA 3.98

Acceptance Rate

68.9%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12.7%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,312

Costs for Mercer University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,312
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$300
Room and Board		$15,156
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,866
Total One Year Cost		$61,834

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$57,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Mercer University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 21% of students major in Health Professions, 17% in Business, and 12% in Education.