Acceptance
69%
Avg SAT
1271
Tuition
$42,312
Grad Rate (4yr)
61%
Retention
82%
Earnings
$58,354
AI Overview
Mercer University blends liberal arts with professional preparation in its historic Macon campus, where the Great Commitments curriculum ensures every student explores ethics, global perspectives, and social responsibility alongside their major. With standout programs in conservation science and cultural studies, the university attracts intellectually curious students who want meaningful community engagement—the student body logs over 100,000 service hours annually. Self-directed learners who value close faculty mentorship and applying classroom learning to real-world challenges flourish here.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$42,312
Room & Board
$15,156
Average Net Price
$23,847
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Federal Loans
62%
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,199
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$58,354Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$24,199Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesEngineering, General
138 graduates
$88,413
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
191 graduates
$85,030
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
10 graduates
$80,937
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
13 graduates
$77,713
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
39 graduates
$75,835
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
36 graduates
$75,529
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
46 graduates
$71,629
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
12 graduates
$71,602
4 yrs after graduation
Human Resources Management and Services
23 graduates
$68,052
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
33 graduates
$66,036
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
88+ programsAnd 76 more programs available
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