Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
1,271
ACT midpoint
30
Enrollment
4,500
In-state tuition
$42,312
Out-of-state tuition
$42,312
Avg net price
$23,847
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 30

Popular programs at Mercer University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.217
2Engineering, General.131
3Psychology, General.84
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.77
5Marketing.62
6Biology, General.53
7Public Health.53
8Communication and Media Studies.37
9Finance and Financial Management Services.35
10Neurobiology and Neurosciences.34
11Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.32
12Human Resources Management and Services.32
13Business Administration, Management and Operations.31
14Accounting and Related Services.29
15Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.28
16Business/Commerce, General.24
17Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.23
18Criminology.23
19Chemistry.22
20Political Science and Government.19

Showing top 20 of 60 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mercer University?

Mercer University has an acceptance rate of 69% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Mercer University?

Admitted students at Mercer University typically score between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Mercer University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Mercer University is approximately $23,847 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Mercer University?

4-year graduation rate data for Mercer University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.