Mercer University
tuition & fees
$31,565
graduate tuition & fees
$14,971
acceptance rate
69%
Student Population
9,196
online students
2,029
Number of Programs
165
Financial Aid Amount
$25,862
SAT Scores
1,250
Graduation Rate
70%
Mercer University is a Private, 4 years college located in Macon, Georgia. Mercer ranked 279th in National Universities and 15th in Georgia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,196 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Mercer's acceptance rate is 68.89% last year (undergraduate school).
Mercer University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Mercer University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207 |
| Phone | 478-301-2700 |
| WEB | https://www.mercer.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.mercer.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://undergrad.mercer.edu/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.mercer.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mercer.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mercer.edu/admissions/military/ |
| Athletic | https://disclosure.mercer.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://access.mercer.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Mercer University is 68.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.71%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68.89 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.71 % |
Tuition & Fees
Mercer's 2025 tuition & fees is $31,565 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -5.44% compared to the last year's rate ($33,380).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,971. The graduate tuition decreased by -16.20% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $31,565 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $14,971 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 9,196 students have enrolled at Mercer (2024-2025). Among them, 2,029 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Mercer has 4,690 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 4,506 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,196 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,690 |
| Graduate Students | 4,506 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,029 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Mercer offers 165 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 165 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Mercer
| Number of programs | 165 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |