Mercer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #380 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #343 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 3 | In Macon |
| #330 of 1,022 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 4,859
- Graduates
- 4,030
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mercer.edu
Mercer University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Mercer University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Applicants | 7,556 | 2,793 | 4,763 |
| Admissions | 5,643 | 2,070 | 3,573 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 897 | 390 | 507 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,211 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,814 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
329 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1360
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 1190-1360 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
179 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3922 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2840 (32%) |
| Asian | 745 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 585 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 288 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 268 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 219 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercer University is $22,087 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,249 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,382 |
| $48-75K | $19,827 |
| $75-110K | $22,447 |
| $110K+ | $25,011 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,408 | $15,531 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,408 | $15,531 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,408 | $15,531 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,010 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,046 |
| Room charge | $6,928 |
| Meal charge | $7,118 |
Mercer University majors
Mercer University has granted 1,205 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 1,044 master's across 36 programs, and 435 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 210 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 217 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 64 | 119 | |
| Engineering, General | 128 | ||
| Pharmacy | 120 | ||
| Law | 119 | ||
| Medicine | 108 | ||
| Public Health, General | 27 | 54 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 70 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 70 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | 40 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | 44 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 51 | ||
| Management Science | 46 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | 27 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 38 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 28 | 5 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 22 | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 31 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 24 | 6 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 10 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 10 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | 22 | |
| Human Services, General | 14 | 11 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 | ||
| Biochemistry | 23 | ||
| Finance, General | 23 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 18 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 19 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | 9 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 17 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 13 | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 15 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 13 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 5 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 9 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Human Resources Development | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 7 | ||
| Homeland Security | 6 | ||
| Journalism | 6 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 6 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Graphic Design | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Science | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Informatics | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,205 | 1,044 | 435 |
Mercer University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 68% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercer University has published 6,032 scientific papers with 105,750 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, Genetics, Pathology, Engineering, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 62 | 155 |
| 1992 | 93 | 219 |
| 1993 | 83 | 296 |
| 1994 | 83 | 367 |
| 1995 | 105 | 507 |
| 1996 | 72 | 551 |
| 1997 | 84 | 603 |
| 1998 | 97 | 711 |
| 1999 | 103 | 805 |
| 2000 | 120 | 970 |
| 2001 | 116 | 1094 |
| 2002 | 141 | 1360 |
| 2003 | 124 | 1637 |
| 2004 | 128 | 1876 |
| 2005 | 156 | 2178 |
| 2006 | 156 | 2387 |
| 2007 | 137 | 2793 |
| 2008 | 137 | 2755 |
| 2009 | 188 | 3127 |
| 2010 | 197 | 3534 |
| 2011 | 164 | 3625 |
| 2012 | 177 | 4109 |
| 2013 | 198 | 4405 |
| 2014 | 199 | 4678 |
| 2015 | 209 | 4882 |
| 2016 | 272 | 4901 |
| 2017 | 232 | 5010 |
| 2018 | 262 | 5368 |
| 2019 | 301 | 6039 |
| 2020 | 327 | 7321 |
| 2021 | 292 | 8135 |
| 2022 | 329 | 8112 |
| 2023 | 368 | 8773 |
Mercer University alumni
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Nancy Grace
- Enrolled in Mercer University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistlawyerpodcastertelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Nancy Ann Grace is an American legal commentator and television journalist. She hosted Nancy Grace, a nightly celebrity news and current affairs show on HLN, from 2005 to 2016, and Court TV's Closing Arguments from 1996 to 2007. She also co-wrote the book Objection!: How High-Priced Defense Attorneys, Celebrity Defendants, and a 24/7 Media Have Hijacked Our Criminal Justice System. Grace was also the arbiter of Swift Justice with Nancy Grace in the syndicated courtroom reality show's first season.
-
L. Lin Wood
- Enrolled in Mercer University
- Studied in 1974
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Lucian Lincoln Wood Jr. is an American former attorney who made claims about the existence of widespread election fraud during the 2020 US presidential election. He has faced legal sanctions for lawsuits made in furtherance of these claims in the state of Michigan. In July 2023, while facing investigation and possible disciplinary action by the State Bar of Georgia for violating the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, Wood surrendered his law license and asked to retire rather than face disbarment.
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Jay Sekulow
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Jay Alan Sekulow is an American lawyer, radio, television talk show host and politically conservative media personality. He has been chief counsel of the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) since 1991. As a member of President Donald Trump's legal team, he served as lead outside counsel for Trump's first impeachment trial in the United States Senate.
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Nathan Deal
- Enrolled in Mercer University
- In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
John Nathan Deal is an American politician and former lawyer who served as the 82nd governor of Georgia from 2011 to 2019. A Republican, he previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
General info
| Founded | 1833 |
|---|---|
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,705 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, Georgia, 31207 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 153,000 |
| Phone | 4783012700 |