Mercer University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Mercer University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,890 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1833 and is one of the 6 schools located in Macon, Georgia.

Mercer University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Mercer University.

Majors
Offered
120
Mercer University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 120 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Management, Education, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Mercer University is high at 86% (well above Georgia average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Mercer University is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Mercer University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $30,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Mercer University beyond tuition are around $300; this comes to a total of $30,400 a year.

Read the details about Mercer University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
According to government data, 7,556 applications were submitted and 5,643 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Mercer University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Mercer University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mercer University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Mercer University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,900 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Mercer University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Mercer University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Mercer University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, Georgia
31207, USA
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