Mercer University
PrivateMacon, GA
Located in Macon, GA, Mercer University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 4,500 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 69% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Engineering, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $88,413/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?
Mercer University in Macon, GA admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Mercer University?
Admitted students at Mercer University typically score between 1160–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Mercer University?
Admitted students at Mercer University typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Mercer University cost?
Mercer University's total cost of attendance is reported at $58,204 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Mercer University require students to live on campus?
No -- Mercer University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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