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For Educators: Military Resources

Mercer University

Tuition
31,565
Students
10,123
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Medium | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

10,123

Graduation Rate

70%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.89%

Apply

9,813

Accepted

6,760

Attend

859

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$50

Test Scores

SAT Range

1160 - 1350

ACT Range

25 - 31

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$31,565

Out-of-State

$31,565

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,182

State/Local Grants

$6,282

Institutional/Scholarships

$26,131

Graduate

In-State

$14,971

Out-of-State

$14,971

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,409

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$15,156

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$2,866

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

221

Average Assistance

$13,878

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

43

Average Assistance

$2,389

Academics

Graduation Rate70%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Engineering, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Physician Associate/Assistant
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Management Science

Student Body

Students Enrolled10,123

Undergraduate

5,218

Graduate

4,905

Full-Time

80%

Part-Time

20%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Beach Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.