Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1833Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Mercer University is a private research university in Macon, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. It is classified as "R2: Doctoral Universities — High research activity". Mercer has four major campuses: the historic (main) campus in Macon, a graduate and professional campus in Atlanta, and four-year campuses of the School of Medicine in Savannah and Columbus.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$43,570
- Estimated total for international students
- US$60,018
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,500
- Graduate students
- 4,506
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 11 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 590–680 · Maths 570–670
- ACT
- 25–31
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$63,469
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (130)
Bachelor's degrees64 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees37 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData ScienceEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Services, GeneralManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligious Music and WorshipSocial Sciences, GeneralStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees11 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionLawMedicineMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyLawMedicinePharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Graduate certificates12 subjects
Curriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.