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MERCER UNIVERSITY

  • 1400 Coleman Avenue
  • Macon, GA 31207
  • OPEID College Code: 00158000
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  • General Phone: (478) 301-2700
  • President: William D. Underwood
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 8,072
  • College Mascot: Bears
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Mercer University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Baptist
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Doctoral (Other Field)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Mercer University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8123,0654,877
Number Granted Admission (%)1,270 (70%)1,764 (58%)3,034 (62%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)339 (27%)277 (16%)616 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam44572%
ACT ® Exam16827%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading540635
SAT ® Math545640
SAT ® Writing510620
 
ACT ® Composite2429
ACT ® English2431
ACT ® Math2329
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving61%23%78%94%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,425$6,011$4,036$18,109
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.8%2.0%2.1%
Number in Default384048
Number in Repayment2,0441,9402,199
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$29,540$28,700$26,960
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,540$28,700$26,960
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,540$28,700$26,960
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,788$8,450$8,015
Other Expenses$2,001$2,001$1,701
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,788$8,450$8,015
Other Expenses$2,001$2,001$1,701
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,001$2,001$1,701
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,529$40,351$37,576
In-State$41,529$40,351$37,576
Out of State$41,529$40,351$37,576
Off Campus
In-District$41,529$40,351$37,576
In-State$41,529$40,351$37,576
Out of State$41,529$40,351$37,576
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,741$31,901$29,561
In-State$32,741$31,901$29,561
Out of State$32,741$31,901$29,561
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree7--
Biology Degree37--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration, Other Degree36-
Commerce Degree181154-
Finance Degree1--
International Business Degree-21-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree1--
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree27--
Journalism Degree12--
Media Studies Degree3--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, Other Degree1--
Computer Science Degree2--
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other Degree-1-
Information Science Studies Degree21--
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree8--
Education Administration Degree-17-
Elementary Education Degree14173-
Music Teacher Education Degree1--
Reading Teacher Education Degree-7-
Secondary Education Degree-33-
Middle School Education Degree2446-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree-3-
Computer Engineering Degree-5-
Computer Software Engineering Degree-6-
Electrical Engineering Degree-11-
Engineering Degree43--
Engineering, Other Degree-10-
Mechanical Engineering Degree-6-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree19--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Regional Studies Degree1--
Womens Studies Degree2--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1--
Latin Language and Literature Degree---
Spanish Language and Literature Degree8--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree---
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy Degree-14-
Nurse Anesthetist Degree-8-
Nursing Degree1473-
Public Health Degree-23-
 
History
History Degree4--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree28--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree28--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree7--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree1--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies Degree5--
Philosophy Degree6--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree9--
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree-36-
Psychology Degree28--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Community Organization and Advocacy Degree1--
Human Services Degree87--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree32--
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-8-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree2--
Criminology Degree4--
Economics Degree7--
International Relations and Affairs Degree5--
Political Science Degree13--
Sociology Degree9--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry Degree-44-
Religious, Sacred Music Degree-1-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Conducting Degree-4-
Drama Degree5--
Music Degree7--
Music Performance Degree43-
Art Studies Degree4--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,072
    • Undergraduate: 4,531 Graduate: 3,541
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,693 Female: 5,379
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,414 Female: 3,117
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,279 Female: 2,262
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,184 Part-Time: 1,888
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,837 Part-Time: 694
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,347 Part-Time: 1,194
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2113%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown5547%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18130.2%
Ages 18-191,04313%
Ages 20-211,00012%
Ages 22-241,54919%
Ages 25-291,74322%
Ages 30-3483010%
Ages 35-397069%
Ages 40-4986811%
Ages 50-653154%
Age Over 6550.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,6341,348286
Faculty Status771565206
Tenured Faculty2632594
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service690487203
Primarily Instruction607406201
Primarily Research4141-
Primarily Public Service39372
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial101983
Other Professionals45741047
Technical and/or Paraprofessional38635333
Clerical And Secretarial26724225
Skilled Crafts99-
Service and/or Maintenance61574
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$68,177 (315)$71,820 (176)$63,564 (139)
Professor$88,298 (84)$91,698 (59)$80,273 (25)
Associate Professor$65,922 (110)$67,483 (63)$63,831 (47)
Assistant Professor$57,146 (106)$55,105 (50)$58,968 (56)
Instructor$46,577 (13)$44,430 (3)$47,222 (10)
Lecturer$72,119 (2)$90,157 (1)$54,080 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$98,117 (44)$96,646 (24)$99,882 (20)
Professor$112,244 (21)$110,375 (13)$115,281 (8)
Associate Professor$89,808 (9)$86,597 (5)$93,821 (4)
Assistant Professor$82,268 (14)$75,274 (6)$87,513 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,660 (359)$72,691 (200)$65,848 (159)
Professor$89,006 (105)$91,447 (72)$83,679 (33)
Associate Professor$66,494 (119)$67,730 (68)$64,845 (51)
Assistant Professor$58,332 (120)$55,800 (56)$60,547 (64)
Instructor$46,577 (13)$44,430 (3)$47,222 (10)
Lecturer$72,119 (2)$90,157 (1)$54,080 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,589,559$1,542,261$2,047,298$34,638
Ratio (%)100%43%56%1%
 
Participants
All Athletes2351171126
Baseball3434--
Basketball341816-
Golf22913-
Rifle6--6
Soccer522824-
Softball26-26-
Tennis18117-
Track and Field, X-Country291712-
Volleyball14-14-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$60,065$47,205$3,450
Assistant Coaches-$47,028$37,940-
 
Coaches
All Coaches3215161
Baseball44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Basketball844-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches633-
Golf312-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Rifle1--1
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches----
Soccer422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Softball3-3-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches2-2-
Tennis422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Track and Field, X-Country321-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches11--
Volleyball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students63%
 
By Gender
Male57%
Female68%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien80%
Black59%
Asian69%
Hispanic71%
White64%
Unknown50%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less44%
5 Years59%
6 Years63%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related31
Drug Related41
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Burglary19
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape2-
Robbery12
Burglary211
Vehicle Theft3-
Arson-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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