Mercer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1368 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #370 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #333 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 3 | In Macon |
| #325 of 1,000 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 4,807
- Graduates
- 4,317
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 66% and is among the top 28% 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 | 66% | 66% | 67% |
| Applicants | 11,058 | 4,137 | 6,921 |
| Admissions | 7,349 | 2,722 | 4,627 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,013 | 417 | 596 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,292 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,945 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
328 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 1180-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
170 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 25-31 (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 | 3781 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3067 (34%) |
| Asian | 723 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 649 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 370 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 295 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 206 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercer University is $24,197 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 | $18,650 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,919 |
| $48-75K | $22,627 |
| $75-110K | $24,610 |
| $110K+ | $26,399 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,590 | $17,565 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,590 | $17,565 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,590 | $17,565 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,205 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,528 |
| Room charge | $7,152 |
| Meal charge | $7,376 |
Mercer University majors
Mercer University has granted 1,171 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 995 master's across 41 programs, and 482 doctorate degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 217 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 191 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | 103 | |
| Engineering, General | 138 | ||
| Medicine | 131 | ||
| Law | 123 | ||
| Pharmacy | 114 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 95 | ||
| Accounting | 34 | 46 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | ||
| Public Health, General | 36 | 43 | |
| Physician Assistant | 67 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | ||
| Management Science | 49 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 29 | 9 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 24 | 12 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | 29 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 14 | |
| Human Services, General | 19 | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | ||
| Neuroscience | 26 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Biochemistry | 25 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | 11 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | 10 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 24 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 24 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 10 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | 8 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | 8 | |
| Journalism | 21 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 16 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Information Technology | 10 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 9 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | ||
| Criminology | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||
| Homeland Security | 8 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 6 | 2 | |
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 7 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 7 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Music, Other | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Conducting | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Computational Science | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,171 | 995 | 482 |
Mercer University has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 67% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercer University has published 7,639 scientific papers with 176,278 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, Genetics, Engineering, Pathology, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 112 | 310 |
| 1993 | 92 | 420 |
| 1994 | 85 | 523 |
| 1995 | 113 | 689 |
| 1996 | 87 | 732 |
| 1997 | 90 | 862 |
| 1998 | 122 | 956 |
| 1999 | 132 | 1098 |
| 2000 | 137 | 1383 |
| 2001 | 130 | 1554 |
| 2002 | 166 | 1898 |
| 2003 | 152 | 2287 |
| 2004 | 187 | 2721 |
| 2005 | 221 | 3160 |
| 2006 | 212 | 3461 |
| 2007 | 180 | 4097 |
| 2008 | 190 | 4419 |
| 2009 | 229 | 4922 |
| 2010 | 234 | 5664 |
| 2011 | 214 | 5719 |
| 2012 | 220 | 6280 |
| 2013 | 251 | 6750 |
| 2014 | 270 | 7267 |
| 2015 | 274 | 7301 |
| 2016 | 298 | 8063 |
| 2017 | 273 | 8420 |
| 2018 | 304 | 8716 |
| 2019 | 324 | 9599 |
| 2020 | 377 | 12012 |
| 2021 | 336 | 13050 |
| 2022 | 370 | 12221 |
| 2023 | 416 | 13464 |
| 2024 | 374 | 12885 |
Mercer University alumni
-
Nancy Grace
- Enrolled in Mercer University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- podcasterlawyerjournalisttelevision 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.
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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
- lawyerpolitician
- 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 | 1,736 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, Georgia, 31207 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 157,000 |
| Phone | 4783012700 |