Mercer University
- 4 Year
- MACON, GA
CollegeGrad School
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B minus
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Mercer University Rankings
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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
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$32,845 / year
National
$7,535Students 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 responses58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 113 responses46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 112 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing204 Graduates
- Engineering116 Graduates
- Biology76 Graduates
- Marketing57 Graduates
- Psychology53 Graduates
- Public Health52 Graduates
- Business47 Graduates
- Accounting43 Graduates
- Finance39 Graduates
- Human Resources37 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
9
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
9
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,231 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
710
Undergrads Over 25
25%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
11%
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 responsesPoll
57%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 135 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Mercer University Reviews
Rating 3.66 out of 5 1,593 reviews
At Mercer, I really enjoyed the small class sizes and each of my professors. Most of my professors were very easy to get along with, and really wanted to see each student succeed in the class. I also enjoyed the scenery and historic aspect Mercer's campus provides. As for changes, I would like to see more/updated living spaces as well as additional parking lots placed throughout the school. Other than that, I feel Mercer University is an outstanding institution!
Mercer, despite its appearance as a distinguished institution, adheres to some of those norms. Tuition is incredibly high for students to be treated so horribly. One of the dorms had mildew, and numerous students asked for something to be done, but nothing was done. The school frequently floods, soaking several of the dormitories and personal possessions! The school lacks parking, especially for commuters, and residential students have no space to park! Because the institution accepts so many students and does not have enough space, around 200 students were left without housing this semester. There isn't much safety either; we have campus police, but they don't do anything. There was one instance where a student was mugged! The school actually leaves the gates open; what's the use of security if it's not there to protect us? Many more things have occurred, and neither the institution nor the student body cares enough to address these concerns. I wish someone had informed me.
I appreciate the classes, professor - student interaction. The classes average about twenty students. There are lots of opportunities for lively debate and conversation.
I especially have been impressed with the willingness of the professors to take responsibility when they have made mistakes with homework assignments and even quizzes and tests. I think it shows character when they have taken constructive criticism and considered making changes giving students the opportunity to take quizzes over when the mistakes were exposed.
The food isn’t that great. And everything is so expensive. It turns out that unlimited meal swipes actually have limits. That is something I don’t have a solution to so I can’t complain.
I have a temporary disability and I have appreciated the special accommodations afforded me.
All in all, I have really enjoyed my college experience and I would say Mercer is a great place to learn.
I especially have been impressed with the willingness of the professors to take responsibility when they have made mistakes with homework assignments and even quizzes and tests. I think it shows character when they have taken constructive criticism and considered making changes giving students the opportunity to take quizzes over when the mistakes were exposed.
The food isn’t that great. And everything is so expensive. It turns out that unlimited meal swipes actually have limits. That is something I don’t have a solution to so I can’t complain.
I have a temporary disability and I have appreciated the special accommodations afforded me.
All in all, I have really enjoyed my college experience and I would say Mercer is a great place to learn.