Mercer University, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Mercer University Rankings
Affordability56
Selectivity66
Retention75
Graduation37
Earnings40
Diversity77
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Mercer University
93%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
7%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education6%
Engineering13%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Mercer University
72%
Admission Rate
625
Median SAT Math
635
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–670
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Mercer University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Mercer University
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
47%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $42K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 40% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 47% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 54% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Mercer University
89%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 49% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 59% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Mercer University
92%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $107K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Mercer University
4,765
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
3,943
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 28% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Mercer University, GA
Wesleyan College
5 miles, NW
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Macon
5 miles, NW
Middle Georgia State University
5 miles, W
Helms College
5 miles, W