Mercer University

Macon, GA • privateDI | Southern Conference | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,218 • Total: 10,123
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,758 (33.7%) • Female: 3,460 (66.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 410 7.9%
Black/African American 1,798 34.5%
Hispanic/Latino 438 8.4%
White 2,106 40.4%
Two or More Races 218 4.2%
International 109 2.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
66.5%
7,349 admitted from 11,058 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 600-680
Math: 580-670
Total: 1180-1350
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
25-31
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$40
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
64.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
83.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$48,808
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $33,080
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$14,528
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $18,650
$30,001-48,000 $20,919
$48,001-75,000 $22,627
$75,001-110,000 $24,610
$110,001+ $26,399
Students Receiving Pell Grants
91%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$24,197

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Southern Conference
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football (FCS) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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