Mercer University

(Macon, GA)

Mercer, founded in 1833, is a private, church-affiliated university. Its 150-acre campus is located in Macon, 85 miles south of Atlanta.

Admissions

62.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.65
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1600–1890 SAT Total
  • 540–635 SAT Reading
  • 545–640 SAT Math
  • 510–620 SAT Writing
  • 24–29 ACT Composite
  • 24–31 ACT English
  • 23–29 ACT Math

Cost

$41,529
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $29,540
  • $29,540
  • $10,789
  • $1,200

Will I Like It

5,067
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Baptist
  • 70% Women

Famous Alumni

David Bottoms - Georgia Poet Laureate

Nancy Grace - Television Host and News Anchor

John F. Hogan Jr - Founding President of Radio and Television News Directors Association

Malcolm Malone Johnson - Author

Anne B. Kerr - President of Florida Southern College

Landrum P. Leavell - President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Reg Murphy - President of National Geographic Society

George P. Oslin - Western Union Executive

Ferrol Sams - Author

Jack W. Tarver - Publisher



Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pharmacy, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Ministry, Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Criminology, Political Science & Government

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Law Enforcement

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Catholic Ministry, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207
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