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Mercer University

Macon, Georgia · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,231

Acceptance Rate

67%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$40,890

At a Glance

Total Students

4,620

Retention Rate

83%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

61%

Median Debt

$24,199

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Mercer University is a private, non-profit institution with 4,620 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 66.5% and a graduation rate of 73.5%. The retention rate is 82.7%. The in-state tuition is $40,890, and 61% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, Mercer alumni earn a median of $51,273. Five years after graduation, the median is $50,231, and ten years after graduation, the median is $58,354. The median debt for Mercer graduates is $24,199.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$50k

5 YEARS

$58k

10 YEARS

Top 32% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Mercer University alumni earn a median salary of $51,273. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $50,231. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,354. The median debt for Mercer University graduates is $24,199. Sixty-one percent of students receive financial aid.

Mercer University has an acceptance rate of 66.5% and a graduation rate of 73.5%. The retention rate is 82.7%. The in-state tuition is $40,890. The total student population is 4,620.

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Campus Location

Macon, Georgia

Macon, GA 31207

Mercer University is located in Macon, Georgia. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercer University has an acceptance rate of 66.5%.