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$42,312
per year
In-State Tuition
75%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Mercer University is a private university in Macon, GA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$21,156 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$33,850 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$59,237 saved
28 of 31 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $148,092potential savings
Technology & Computer Science
Healthcare & Medicine
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Aviation & Transportation
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
12
Sports
8
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$19,817
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$58,354
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,199
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Mercer University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,410 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $21,156
8 exams
24 credits
Save $33,850
14 exams
42 credits
Save $59,237
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$21,156 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$33,850 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$59,237 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Macon, Georgia
Bibb County
Control
Private
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