Mercer University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

68.9%

Applicants (fall 2023)

11,058

Admitted (fall 2023)

7,349

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

1,015

Yield (admitted who enroll)

14%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

67%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

66%

SAT reading, middle 50%

590–680

SAT math, middle 50%

570–670

ACT composite, middle 50%

25–31

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

32% / 17%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$58,204

Tuition & fees – in-state

$42,312

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$42,312

Median debt at graduation

$24,199

Students with federal loans

62%

Graduate within 6 years

70%

Freshmen who return for year 2

82%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$51,273

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$58,354

Undergraduates

4,500

Graduate students

4,506

Student-to-faculty ratio

11 : 1

Women

65%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Full-time faculty

98%

President

William D. Underwood

Main phone

(478) 301-2700

Address

1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207

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