Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is an independent, private, Baptist, coeducational university located in Macon, Georgia. It offers more than 10 academic programs in diversified areas of study. Mercer enrolls more than 7,000 students annually through the following academic divisions:

• College of Liberal Arts (Macon)
• College of Continuing and Professional Studies
• College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Atlanta)
• Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics (Macon and Atlanta)
• Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Atlanta)
• James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology (Atlanta)
• School of Engineering (Macon)
• School of Medicine (Macon and Savannah)
• Tift College of Education (Macon, Atlanta, and Centers)
• Townsend School of Music
• Walter F. George School of Law (Macon)

Mercer’s student body is diverse and it represents more than 40 U.S. states and 40 foreign countries. It is home to over 100 undergraduate student organizations. The university also has an active Greek life, with more than 15 fraternities and sororities.

Mercer University Highlights

Where Mercer University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in medicine, law, and family and social work.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Mercer University was 7,308 in 2007-2008 (7,262 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 58% of enrolled students and graduate students are 42%.

About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 93% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Mercer University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Mercer University provides on-campus housing for 1,655 of its 7,262 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Mercer University Athletics

Mercer University is in the Atlantic Sun Conference for major sports.

Mercer University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 83 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 88 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .

Mercer University Admissions (2008-2009)

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