At a glance
Average net price
$23,847
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
69.6%
Admission rate
69%
Undergrad size
4,500
In-state tuition
$42,312
Out-of-state tuition
$42,312
Cost of attendance
$58,204
Median earnings (10y)
$58,354
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,271
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 82.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (27%), social sciences (21%), health (21%).
- STEM27%
- Health21%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences21%
- Trades & services4%
- Health professions21.2%~955 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business17.9%~806 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.4%~468 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering9.6%~430 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education7.8%~349 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.2%~322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~176 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.8%~173 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~73 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.5%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.9%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.8%~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.6%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 465 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 408 | $64,379 | $29,161 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 316 | $46,062 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 269 | $62,626 | $26,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 242 | — | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 239 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 234 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 206 | $34,419 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 164 | $27,745 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 146 | $97,104 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 136 | $34,454 | $47,750 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 115 | $23,164 | $25,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 115 | — | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 108 | $33,298 | $25,990 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 97 | $44,720 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 95 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 86 | $61,605 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 85 | $43,316 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 75 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 73 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 72 | $20,972 | $26,049 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 70 | $43,200 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 68 | $97,605 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 68 | $53,576 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 65 | $58,821 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 64 | $21,339 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 62 | $30,885 | $26,990 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $25,424 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 55 | $44,179 | $33,888 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 51 | $39,032 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $26,920 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $25,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 40 | $34,213 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | $45,912 | $51,452 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 34 | $46,215 | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $33,426 | $54,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Mercer University
Mercer University is a mid-sized institution located in Macon, Georgia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,500 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Mercer University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,847 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $42,312 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $58,204 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 69.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,354 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Mercer University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (27% of credentials), social sciences (21% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Mercer University accepts 69% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,271. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Macon, Georgia (city), Mercer University draws students from across Georgia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Mercer University
Q.How much does Mercer University cost?
The average net price at Mercer University is $23,847 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $58,204.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Mercer University?
Mercer University has a 6-year graduation rate of 69.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Mercer University?
Mercer University admits 69% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Mercer University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Mercer University graduate earns $58,354 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Mercer University?
Published tuition is $42,312 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Mercer University located?
Mercer University is located in Macon, Georgia (ZIP 31207).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Mercer University at their official website.