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Mercer University
  • 4 Year
  • MACON, GA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Mercer is an above-average private university located in Macon, Georgia. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,231 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Mercer acceptance rate is 75%. Popular majors include Nursing, Engineering, and Biology. Graduating 74% of students, Mercer alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,800.

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1501 MERCER UNIVERSITY DR
MACON, GA 31207
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Southern Conference

Mercer University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Mercer Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
Application Deadline
April 1
SAT Range
1180-1400
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$21,164 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$32,845 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 93 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 113 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 112 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
9
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
9
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    10%
  • On Campus
    70%
  • Online
    20%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,231 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
710
Undergrads Over 25
25%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 73 responses
  • Smart, motivated, brainy, well-cultured, ambitious
    29%
  • Well rounded
    22%
  • Ambition
    14%
  • Motivated
    11%
  • Confident
    10%
  • Persistence
    7%
  • Typical Frat Douche
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
91%
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 123 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 135 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 83 responses
  • Prestige, qualityeducation, opportunity, volunteer
    35%
  • Service Oriented
    22%
  • Friendly!
    18%
  • Overpriced
    10%
  • Well-rounded
    5%
  • Practical and has a pulse on what's current
    4%
  • Student-oriented
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 69 responses

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