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Established in 1833, Mercer University is a private, coeducational university with a Baptist heritage. It is located in Georgia and is the only university of its size in the U.S that offers programs in more than 10 diversified fields of study. Mercer University enrolls more than 7,000 students every year. The various academic divisions available at Mercer are:
Mercer University has major campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah. It also runs regional academic centers for working adult students in Henry County, Douglas County, and Eastman. The University has two teaching hospitals in Macon and Savannah a university press a performing arts center, and an engineering research center in Warner Robins.
Mercer University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Bears.
The main campus of Mercer University is in Macon, GA (a small city). The school is a Baptist institution. Mercer University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Mercer University students most commonly major in a field related to medicine and family and social work.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 530 to 640. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 540 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Mercer University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 7,308 enrolled students.
Mercer University is generally not a school for part-time students. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Mercer University belong to the Atlantic Sun Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Mercer University
1400 Coleman Avenue
Macon, GA 31207
General Phone: (478) 301-2700
http://www.mercer.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 339 | business, international business, business administration, finance, business management, MIS |
| Medicine | 228 | pharmacy, medicine, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 210 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, reading teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, education, music teaching, education courses |
| Liberal Arts | 171 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, history, sociology, Spanish language, French language, ... |
| Law | 126 | law |
| Family And Social Work | 125 | human services, community organization |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, various nursing, clinical nurse specialist |
| Engineering | 77 | engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 65 | psychology, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 58 | information science, computer and media applications, computer science, software engineering, computer engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | ministry, philosophy, Christian studies, religious music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Science | 37 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 22 | communication and journalism, journalism, mass communication |
| Music | 18 | music performance, music, conducting |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health and medical administrative, health care facilities management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Mercer University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 972 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 368 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 338 | 25 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Mercer University had a total enrollment of 7,308 students (6,245 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 78% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Mercer University offers campus housing for 1,647 of its 6,245 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Macon, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,588 | 2,748 | 60% | 583 | 21% |
| Men | 1,618 | 1,070 | 66% | 261 | 24% |
| Women | 2,970 | 1,678 | 56% | 322 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,960 |
| Room and board | $ 8,015 |
| Room charge | $ 3,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,035 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,601 |
Financial Aid:
Mercer University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 158000)
Mercer University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 151 | 58 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 66 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 76 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $99,965 | 5 | $90,654 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $81,432 | 9 | $83,781 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $67,614 | 8 | $78,823 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $87,920 | 22 | $83,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 62 | $88,852 | 23 | $78,407 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $63,229 | 33 | $64,069 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $51,952 | 56 | $57,421 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,537 | 9 | $46,192 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 179 | $67,787 | 122 | $62,303 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 88 | 171 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 66 | 107 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mercer University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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