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Mercer University

Macon, GA·Private·~69% acceptance

Mercer University is a private university based in Macon, GA. Admissions are accessible, with about 69% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $23,847 per year after financial aid. About 72% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,354 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,847/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $58,204
Aid cuts ~$34,357/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.48–3.98
SAT (middle 50%)1160–1350
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
72%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$50,231
median earnings, 6yr
$58,354
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercer University's acceptance rate?
Mercer University admits about 69% of applicants.
How much does Mercer University cost?
At Mercer University, the average net price after aid is about $23,847 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $58,204 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Mercer University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1160–1350 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are Mercer University's application deadlines?
Mercer University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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