Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$58.4k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Mercer University
Macon, GA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,890
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,528
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,528
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$55,418
Net price (after aid)$22,350
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,650
$30k – $48k$20,919
$48k – $75k$22,627
$75k – $110k$24,610
$110k+$26,399
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$58,354
Median debt at graduation$24,199
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans61%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
73% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$40.9k
Net price
$22.4k
Pell
33%
Median debt
$24.2k
Earnings (10y)
$58.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Social Sciences
International RelationsPsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
66%
SAT range
1180 - 1350
ACT range
25 - 31
Campus & Student Life
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About Mercer University
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- Where is Mercer University located?
- Mercer University is located in Macon, GA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Mercer University?
- Mercer University is a private university based in GA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Mercer University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Mercer University is approximately 66%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Mercer University?
- Mercer University's published in-state tuition is approximately $40,890 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Mercer University?
- Mercer University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,937 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Mercer University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Mercer University.
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