Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001580
- Phone: (404) 816-0000 x000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.22%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$22,228Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Mercer University
50 Hurt Plaza SE Ste. 400, Atlanta, GA
Mercer University is a nonprofit private institution located in Macon, GA and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at Mercer University is nearly 8,200 annually.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1060 - 1260, or an ACT score between 24 - 29. This school accepts approximately 80% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 26% of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,700. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Mercer University is the "Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mercer.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Mercer University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Mercer University has a total student population of about 8,700. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 11% enrolling as graduate students and 55% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $26,000-$31,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $850 to $1,000 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $29,633 |
Receiving Student Loans | 68% | $7,696 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Mercer University may provide services including:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mercer University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southland Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Conference)
- Football (Southern Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Mercer University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biomedical Science (M)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Medicine (D)
- Public Health (B, M)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
- Family Practice Nurse (D, M)
- PreMed Studies (B)
- Nursing Science (D)
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Christian Studies (B)
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (D, M)
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B, C, M)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Criminology (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Mercer University.
- Wesleyan College in Valdosta, GA (5 miles away)
- Agnes Scott College in Tifton, GA (75 miles away)
- Brewton - Parker College in Gainesville, GA (76 miles away)
- Point University in Atlanta, GA (76 miles away)
- Spelman College in Atlanta, GA (77 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Georgia colleges & universities profile page
- Get a list of all private colleges in Georgia
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001580
- Phone: (404) 816-0000 x000
- School Homepage