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Mercer University
Mercer University says yes to 68.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $58,354 median earnings.
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Mercer University sits in Macon proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, General, where graduates median $88,413 four years out. 35.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 4,500 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1350 — above the GA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Mercer University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Mercer University received 11,058 applications and admitted 7,349 (66.5%), with 1,015 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1180–1350 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Mercer University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Mercer University compares
| Mercer University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.9% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,312 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,354 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Mercer University: $58,354 median at year ten, versus $47,290 across Georgia institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $42,312 regardless of where you're from. At Mercer University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 4,500 undergrads, Mercer University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
69.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 30% don't — ask a Mercer University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Mercer University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $88,413 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,030 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,937 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $77,713 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,835 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,529 |
| Marketing | $71,629 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $71,602 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $68,052 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,036 |
| Chemistry | $60,696 |
| Public Health | $60,401 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,997 |
| Biology, General | $59,570 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,127 |
| Journalism | $53,182 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,530 |
| Psychology, General | $51,723 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,513 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,060 |
| Music | $46,502 |
| Human Services, General | $45,484 |
Median earnings for these 22 Mercer University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,354 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 44 additional Mercer University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Mercer University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?
66.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,349 admitted from 11,058 applicants.
How much does Mercer University cost?
At Mercer University, published tuition is $42,312 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Mercer University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Mercer University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,354 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- LaGrange College — 62.1% admitted
- Reinhardt University — 61.5% admitted
- Savannah College of Art and Design — 83% admitted
- Georgia College & State University — 78.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.