Getting in
For Fall 2024, 9,813 first-year students applied to Mercer, 6,760 were admitted and 859 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 68.9%.
Source: Mercer Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2024
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 7,325 | 5,229 | 71.4% |
| Out-of-state | 1,705 | 1,170 | 68.6% |
| International | 759 | 349 | 46% |
| Unknown | 24 | 12 | 50% |
Source: Mercer Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. Mercer's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: Mercer Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. Mercer has no early decision plan. Its early action rounds are not binding, and the Common Data Set gives no early action counts.
Source: Mercer Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
88 majors across 7 schools. Every bachelor's major in Mercer's official 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog offered on the Macon or Atlanta campus, grouped by the college or school that offers it. Programs at the Regional Academic Centers, minors and certificates are left out.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences54
- African and African American Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Art (B.F.A.)
- Art: Art History Emphasis (B.A.)
- Art: Studio Emphasis (B.A.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Biology (B.A.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Chemical Commerce (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Classical Studies (B.A.)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Computational Science (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.A.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Creative Writing (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A.)
- Cybersecurity (B.A.)
- Cybersecurity (B.S.)
- English (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- Global Development Studies (B.A.)
- Global Health Studies (B.A.)
- Graphic Design (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- Information Science and Technology (B.A.)
- Information Science and Technology (B.S.)
- International Affairs (B.A.)
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Latin (B.A.)
- Law and Public Policy (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.A.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Media Studies (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, Emphasis in Arts and Humanities Additional Depth (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, Emphasis in Arts and Humanities (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, Emphasis in Social Science Additional Depth (B.A.)
- Multidisciplinary Studies, Emphasis in Social Sciences (B.A.)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.A.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- Religion (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Southern Studies (B.A.)
- Spanish, Emphasis in Culture (B.A.)
- Spanish, Emphasis in Medical Purposes (B.A.)
- Statistics (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
- Women's and Gender Studies (B.A.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Business11
- Accounting (B.B.A.)
- Economics (B.B.A.)
- Entrepreneurship (B.B.A.)
- Finance (B.B.A.)
- General Business (B.B.A.)
- International Business (B.B.A.)
- Management (B.B.A.)
- Marketing (B.B.A.)
- Risk Management and Insurance (B.B.A.)
- Sports Marketing and Analytics (B.B.A.)
- Supply Chain Management (B.B.A.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Engineering10
- Human-Centered Information Design and Technology (B.S.)
- Industrial Management (B.S.)
- Engineering, Biomedical Specialization (Pre-Medical/Science Path) (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Biomedical Specialization (Traditional Path) (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Civil Specialization (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Computer Specialization (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Electrical Specialization (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Environmental Specialization (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Industrial Specialization (B.S.E.)
- Engineering, Mechanical Specialization (B.S.E.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education4
- Computer Science Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Health and Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Secondary Education (B.S.Ed.)
- The Holistic Child (B.S.Ed.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Nursing1
- Nursing, Traditional Prelicensure Track (BSN)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Music6
- Elective Studies in an Outside Field (B.M.)
- Music Business (B.S.)
- Music Education (B.M.E.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Performance (B.M.)
- Production (B.M.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health Professions2
- Kinesiology (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)
Source: Mercer University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action I | November 1 | Mid-November | No |
| Early Action II | December 1 | Mid-December | No |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | Within February | No |
The application opens August 1, and Mercer takes the Common Application or its own application with no preference between them. Applying by Early Action gives priority consideration for scholarships. Enrollment deposits are due May 1.
Source: Mercer Admissions, First-Year Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early Action is not binding: you have until May 1 to decide.
Source: Mercer Admissions, First-Year Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Mercer requires the SAT or ACT. It returned to required scores with the fall 2026 application cycle, after five years test-optional. You may type your scores into the application and send official scores before you enroll. Mercer superscores, using your highest scores across every test you send.
Source: Mercer Admissions, Test Required and What It Means For You (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The 2024-2025 Common Data Set, written for fall 2026 applicants, also marks the SAT or ACT as required to be considered for admission, with scores due by July 1.
Source: Mercer Common Data Set 2024-2025 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Mercer's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: Mercer Admissions, First-Year Admissions (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Mercer, 2026-2027:
| Tuition | $44,784 |
|---|---|
| Facility and technology fee | $500 |
| Housing | $8,046 |
| Food | $7,866 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,200 |
| Transportation and travel | $1,206 |
| Personal expenses | $1,710 |
| Federal loan fees (average) | $68 |
| Total | $65,380 |
For a full-time residential undergraduate, fall and spring. Students without their own health insurance are billed for Mercer's plan, $1,402 a semester, unless they waive it; lab, internship and private music lesson fees are extra when they apply.
Source: Mercer Student Financial Planning, Residential Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $19,817 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,484 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $22,533 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,184 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,770 |
| All incomes | $23,847 |
What first-year, full-time students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from Mercer's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to Mercer University on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
Berry CollegeMount Berry, GA · Private64% admitted$22,320 average net price
American UniversityWashington, DC · Private65.6% admitted$41,943 average net price
Elon UniversityElon, NC · Private63.3% admitted$41,555 average net price
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC · Private82.8% admitted$29,561 average net price
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT · Private68.6% admitted$15,564 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.