PrivateUrbanMercer University
Macon, Georgia 31207
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Mercer University is a private institution in Macon with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1280, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,354 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,350.
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Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
- •The school opened as Mercer Institute with 39 students on January 14, 1833.
- •The school was named for Jesse Mercer, a prominent Baptist leader who, along with Josiah Penfield, provided a founding endowment and who served as the first chairman of the board of trustees.
- •The Georgia General Assembly granted a university charter in December 1837.
- •Mercer adopted its present name in 1838 and graduated its first university class, of three students, in 1841.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1280
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,655
Programs (137)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + city premium