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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11,058
Applied
7,349
Accepted
4,807
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,921
Females Applied
4,627
Females Accepted
67%
Male Admissions
4,137
Males Applied
2,722
Males Accepted
66%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.9
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | July 1st | November 18th | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | July 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 642 | 600 | 680 | |
| SAT Math | 639 | 580 | 670 | |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 25 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,012
Private
Fees
300
Full-time student fees
15,156
Room & board
7,412
Room only
Financial Aid
38,915
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,656
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
35,095
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,789
Avg. Loan Aid
22,674
Avg. Grant Aid
30,038
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
31%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,807
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.33% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 31.86% |
| White or Caucasian | 42.84% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.17% |
| Asian | 8.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 4.24% |
| Other | 2.16% |
Gender
Male (34.62%)
Female (65.38%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 81% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
775
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 429
Part-time - 346
Male - 371
Female - 404
Mercer University