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Overview
Mercer University is a University institution located in Macon, GA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207-0003
United States
Macon, GA 31207-0003
United States
Contact
Chris Pinto
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pinto_cg@mercer.edu
Phone: 478-301-2316
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: pinto_cg@mercer.edu
Phone: 478-301-2316
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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Regional Studies (us, Canadian, Foreign) |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Finance, General |
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Human Resources Development |
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Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods, Other |
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Marketing, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Journalism |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Technical And Scientific Communication |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other |
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Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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Computer Science |
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Informatics |
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Information Science/studies |
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Information Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, General |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering/industrial Management |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator |
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Health/health Care Administration/management |
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International Public Health/international Health |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Public Health, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Computational Science |
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International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Philosophy, Other |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Chemistry, Other |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General |
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Public Policy Analysis, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Homeland Security |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Criminology |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music, General |
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Music, Other |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,586
Applied
5,643
Accepted
4,859
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,793
Females Applied
3,573
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
2,793
Males Applied
2,070
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.8
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3.25 One recommendation |
Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | July 1st | Not reported | |
Out of state Fall freshmen | July 1st | Not reported | |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | |
Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 642 | 600 | 680 | |
SAT Math | 639 | 590 | 680 | |
ACT Composite | 28 | 26 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
40,590
Private
Fees
300
Full-time student fees
14,528
Room & board
7,152
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
37,082
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,670
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
33,258
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
6,077
Avg. Loan Aid
22,002
Avg. Grant Aid
28,679
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
83.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
32%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,859
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
13%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 7.61% |
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Black or African American | 31.57% |
White or Caucasian | 44.09% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
Asian | 8.05% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
Two or more races | 4.16% |
Other | 2.38% |
Gender
Male (34.58%)
Female (65.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 78% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mercer Madness - Basketball even, Homecoming and Bearstock - Music event
Mercer Madness - Basketball even, Homecoming and Bearstock - Music event
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | No | No |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Fencing | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Sand Volleyball | No | ||
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Volleyball | Division 1 |
Faculty
776
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 402
Part-time - 374
Male - 345
Female - 431
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