What Mercer costs
Mercer University charges $42,312 a year in published tuition and fees, about $21,156 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $58,204 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $21,627 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Mercer
For fall 2024, Mercer University received 9,813 applications and admitted 6,760 students, and 859 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1160 and 1350.
What Mercer students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Mercer University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 164 |
| Engineering | 101 |
| Psychology | 84 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 61 |
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Neuroscience | 37 |
| Accounting | 29 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Mercer
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia: about 5 miles away
- Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia: about 25 miles away
- Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, Georgia: about 30 miles away
Colleges like Mercer
Smaller private universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida: 4,813 undergraduates
- High Point University, High Point, North Carolina: 5,129 undergraduates
- Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina: 3,183 undergraduates
- University of Richmond, University of Richmond, Virginia: 2,980 undergraduates
- Charleston Southern University, Charleston, South Carolina: 2,893 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Mercer University's acceptance rate? 68.9% for fall 2024: 6,760 of 9,813 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Mercer University? $42,312 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Mercer University? About 4,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Mercer University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1160–1350.
What is the campus setting at Mercer University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Mercer University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Mercer University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
