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Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private Nonprofit · 4,500 students

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$58k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

69%Acceptance Rate

70%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)69.6%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)61.2%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate82.2%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students28.2%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1271

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences21.2%

Business & Marketing17.9%

Biological Sciences10.4%

Engineering9.6%

Education7.8%

Psychology7.2%

Social Sciences3.9%

Communications3.8%

Computer Science3.0%

Humanities0.9%

History0.6%

Mathematics0.6%

Faculty & Resources

$10k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$14k

Instructional Spend per Student

$482M

Total Endowment

Mercer University — Academics

Mercer University has a graduation rate of 69.6%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 82.2%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1271, and the ACT midpoint is 30. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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