Mercer University is a private university located in Macon, Georgia. Founded in 1833, it is the oldest private university in the state. With its main campus situated in one of the oldest cities in the state, Mercer offers a unique blend of old and new, combining traditional Southern values with a modern academic experience. The university offers a variety of degree options to its students, from undergraduate to doctorate programs in subjects such as business, law, and engineering. The university also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including the Mercer Bears athletics program that competes in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference. Mercer is dedicated to providing its students with a top-notch education, and is committed to helping students reach their full potential.
- Address: 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 00003-1207
- Phone: (478) 301-2700
- Website: https://www.mercer.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 9,006
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $37,808 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $13,070 |
| Other | $2,778 |
| Total Cost | $54,856 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- SAT Range: 1180 – 1340
- ACT Range: 25 – 31
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Engineering, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Psychology, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: #N/A
- Part-time: #N/A
Student Gender
- Male: 34%
- Female: 66%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 9%
- Black or African American: 31%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 45%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: #N/A
- 25 and Over: #N/A
- Age Unknown: #N/A
Student Residence
- In-State: 86%
- Out-of-State: 14%
- Unknown: 0%