Mercer University
Mercer University is one of the thirty-five private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Macon.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,653 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 890 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 765 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 64% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Mercer University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $35,700, and fees were $300. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $35,700 and $300 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students8,653 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Macon-campus nursing BSN degree pre-licensure program begins for the first time in Fall 2013
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 15 | 113 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 8 |
Doctor's degree - other | 0 | 1 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1911 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1995 - 12/31/2006 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 01/18/2005 - 12/07/2012 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
73%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1170 to 1340 |
ACT | 25 to 30 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $806/credit | |
In State Students | $806/credit | |
Out of State Students | $806/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $798/credit | |
In State Students | $798/credit | |
Out of State Students | $798/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $36,270 | $36,270 | $36,270 |
ADN | 70 | $56,420 | $56,420 | $56,420 |
BSN | 125 | $100,750 | $100,750 | $100,750 |
FNP | 50 | $39,900 | $39,900 | $39,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Mercer University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 26% | $4,648 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $2,146 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 79% | $5,379 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $22,829 |
Federal Student Loans | 62% | $6,927 |
Private Loans | 10% | $9,974 |
$21,268
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,503 |
$30,001 to $48,000$18,687 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,923 |
$75,001 to $110,000$21,904 |
Over $110,000$23,444 |
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Student Population
4,747
Undergrads
3,906
Graduates
5,520
Women
3,133
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
47% |
Black/African American |
30% |
Asian |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.