Mercer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1398 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #385 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #345 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #1 of 3 | In Macon |
| #283 of 1,018 | For Neurosurgery |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 4,941
- Graduates
- 4,068
- 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 75% and is among the top 38% 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% | 72% | 78% |
| Applicants | 7,201 | 2,635 | 4,566 |
| Admissions | 5,430 | 1,890 | 3,540 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 947 | 347 | 600 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
1,320 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,767 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
249 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 1220-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
166 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Mercer University are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 4075 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2816 (31%) |
| Asian | 781 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 546 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 286 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 247 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 239 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Mercer University is $21,164 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 | $16,868 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,724 |
| $48-75K | $20,875 |
| $75-110K | $22,758 |
| $110K+ | $24,437 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,446 | $15,244 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,446 | $15,244 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,446 | $15,244 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,025 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,438 |
| Room charge | $6,580 |
| Meal charge | $6,858 |
Mercer University majors
Mercer University has granted 1,193 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 950 master's across 37 programs, and 486 doctorate degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Mercer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 204 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 | 103 | |
| Pharmacy | 131 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 28 | 101 | |
| Medicine | 127 | ||
| Law | 125 | ||
| Engineering, General | 115 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 88 | |
| Public Health, General | 27 | 55 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 65 | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 74 | ||
| Accounting | 42 | 30 | |
| Physician Assistant | 70 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 47 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 4 | 43 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 30 | 7 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 37 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 37 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 34 | ||
| Neuroscience | 34 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 33 | ||
| Human Services, General | 19 | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 16 | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 25 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | 20 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 14 | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Biochemistry | 22 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 19 | 3 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | 6 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 22 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Economics, General | 16 | ||
| Criminology | 15 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 14 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 8 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 13 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 3 | |
| Legal Studies | 9 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Homeland Security | 8 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 8 | ||
| Informatics | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 7 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 3 | ||
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 3 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Platforms | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Nursing Science | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,193 | 950 | 486 |
Mercer University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Mercer University has published 5,124 scientific papers with 86,374 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology, Genetics, Computer Science, Pathology, Biochemistry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58 | 130 |
| 1991 | 54 | 144 |
| 1992 | 83 | 207 |
| 1993 | 77 | 265 |
| 1994 | 78 | 324 |
| 1995 | 96 | 438 |
| 1996 | 66 | 462 |
| 1997 | 77 | 522 |
| 1998 | 94 | 617 |
| 1999 | 99 | 655 |
| 2000 | 111 | 848 |
| 2001 | 109 | 954 |
| 2002 | 111 | 1188 |
| 2003 | 104 | 1413 |
| 2004 | 129 | 1642 |
| 2005 | 124 | 1924 |
| 2006 | 140 | 2024 |
| 2007 | 131 | 2353 |
| 2008 | 122 | 2418 |
| 2009 | 158 | 2722 |
| 2010 | 178 | 3054 |
| 2011 | 128 | 3142 |
| 2012 | 169 | 3446 |
| 2013 | 147 | 3693 |
| 2014 | 189 | 4000 |
| 2015 | 176 | 4238 |
| 2016 | 241 | 4129 |
| 2017 | 212 | 4439 |
| 2018 | 213 | 4284 |
| 2019 | 258 | 5116 |
| 2020 | 282 | 6268 |
| 2021 | 315 | 7713 |
| 2022 | 279 | 7284 |
Mercer University alumni
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Nancy Grace
- Enrolled in Mercer University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- journalisttelevision presenterpodcasterlawyer
- 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 "Lin" Wood Jr. is an American attorney and conspiracy theorist who participated in inciting the January 6th attack on the United States Capital and later made false claims about the existence of widespread election fraud during the 2020 US presidential election. He has previously faced legal sanctions for lawsuits made in furtherance of these claims in the state of Michigan and is currently facing an investigation and possible disciplinary action by the State Bar of Georgia for violating the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.
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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 lawyer and politician who served as the 82nd governor of Georgia from 2011 to 2019. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party in 1992 and switched to the Republican Party in 1995. On March 1, 2010, Deal announced his resignation from Congress to run for Governor of Georgia.
General info
| Founded | 1833 |
|---|---|
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-June). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,762 |
| 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 |