Mercer University

Macon, GA

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Acceptance Rate

66%

Enrollment

4,620

Graduation Rate

73%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$58,354

Retention Rate

83%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1180–1350

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)25–31

136

Test Policy: Test Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$40,890

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,890

Avg Net Price

$22,350

Room & Board

$14,528

Total COA

$56,494

Median Debt

$24,199

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 33%

Federal Loan Rate: 61%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$55,418

Estimated Net Price$22,350 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

73%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$58,354

Retention Rate

83%

Median Debt

$24,199

Top Programs

Health Professions

25.6%

Business & Marketing

15.2%

Engineering

11.8%

Biology

9.7%

Psychology

6.8%

Education

5.5%

Computer Science

4.0%

Communication

3.9%

Social Sciences

3.5%

Public Administration & Social Services

2.6%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	157	$70,738
Engineering, General	146	$80,421
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	86	$43,306
Biology, General	70	$48,824
Psychology, General	62	$41,985
Public Health	52	—
Marketing	40	$50,956
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	36	—
Finance and Financial Management Services	34	—
Communication and Media Studies	33	$55,962
Human Resources Management and Services	31	—
Business/Commerce, General	29	$66,047
Accounting and Related Services	29	$74,397
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	28	—
Chemistry	27	—