Mercer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1376 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #376 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #339 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 3 | In Macon |
| #329 of 1,054 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 89 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 4,690
- Graduates
- 4,506
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 68% | 69% |
| Applicants | 9,813 | 3,616 | 6,197 |
| Admissions | 6,760 | 2,475 | 4,285 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 826 | 338 | 488 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 3 | 30 |
1,218 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,029 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
341 or 40%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 1160-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
148 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 | 3668 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3091 (34%) |
| Asian | 740 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 735 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 384 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 291 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 269 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercer University is $24,364 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 | $19,817 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,484 |
| $48-75K | $22,533 |
| $75-110K | $25,184 |
| $110K+ | $26,770 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,012 | $14,671 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,012 | $14,671 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,012 | $14,671 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,156 |
| Room charge | $7,412 |
| Meal charge | $7,744 |
Mercer University majors
Mercer University has granted 1,173 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 975 master's across 40 programs, and 407 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | 209 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 | 98 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 164 | ||
| Pharmacy | 109 | ||
| Law | 104 | ||
| Medicine | 102 | ||
| Engineering, General | 101 | ||
| Psychology, General | 84 | ||
| Public Health, General | 21 | 52 | |
| Physician Assistant | 67 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 64 | ||
| Accounting | 29 | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 61 | ||
| Management Science | 55 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 42 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 42 | ||
| Neuroscience | 37 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 25 | 3 | 7 |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 7 | 26 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 26 | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Human Services, General | 15 | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Biochemistry | 24 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 13 | 9 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 22 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 20 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | 6 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 16 | 2 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | 3 | |
| Marketing, Other | 18 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 18 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 17 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 16 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | ||
| Computer Science | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 5 | |
| International Public Health & International Health | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Homeland Security | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 9 | ||
| Journalism | 9 | ||
| Legal Studies | 9 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 5 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 5 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 4 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Nursing Science | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 3 | ||
| Conducting | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Music, Other | 2 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,173 | 975 | 407 |
Mercer University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercer University has published 7,924 scientific papers with 185,463 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 Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 92 | 423 |
| 1994 | 86 | 525 |
| 1995 | 113 | 690 |
| 1996 | 87 | 734 |
| 1997 | 90 | 864 |
| 1998 | 122 | 957 |
| 1999 | 132 | 1099 |
| 2000 | 137 | 1387 |
| 2001 | 130 | 1555 |
| 2002 | 166 | 1897 |
| 2003 | 152 | 2285 |
| 2004 | 187 | 2721 |
| 2005 | 221 | 3162 |
| 2006 | 212 | 3463 |
| 2007 | 180 | 4096 |
| 2008 | 190 | 4417 |
| 2009 | 227 | 4921 |
| 2010 | 234 | 5663 |
| 2011 | 214 | 5726 |
| 2012 | 220 | 6285 |
| 2013 | 251 | 6752 |
| 2014 | 270 | 7275 |
| 2015 | 274 | 7306 |
| 2016 | 297 | 8068 |
| 2017 | 273 | 8427 |
| 2018 | 305 | 8722 |
| 2019 | 324 | 9597 |
| 2020 | 377 | 11989 |
| 2021 | 336 | 13048 |
| 2022 | 371 | 12235 |
| 2023 | 416 | 13483 |
| 2024 | 380 | 13040 |
| 2025 | 350 | 11515 |
Mercer University alumni
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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 retired and surrendered his law license 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 | 1,743 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, Georgia, 31207 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 157,000 |
| Phone | 4783012700 |