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$42,312
per year
In-State Tuition
75%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Mercer University is an educational institution in Macon, GA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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28 of 31 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
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
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Every admitted Mercer first-year is evaluated for merit aid, typically $18,000-$27,000 a year, plus invitation-only awards up to full tuition.
University Merit Scholarship
Automatic$18,000–$27,000 per year · Typical range for first-year students; your amount is set at admission
Renewable: 2.0 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credit hours each fall and spring term
Automatic with admission; no separate application
All admitted students are evaluated; Mercer does not publish the GPA or test cutoffs for each amount. Awards apply to the residential undergraduate program on the Macon campus.
Presidential Scholars Weekend Scholarships
CompetitiveUp to full tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable
Invitation only; interview weekend in early spring
Invitation-only interview event; awards range up to full tuition. Awards apply to the residential undergraduate program on the Macon campus.
Stamps Scholars Program
CompetitiveFull tuition and fees, housing and food, Apple iPad, and up to $16,000 enrichment stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.5 GPA each year
Apply by November 1 (portfolio with the Mercer application); invitation required
By invitation; you must also attend Presidential Scholars Weekend. Replaces other merit awards.
Bessie Willingham Tift Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition with housing and food
Renewable: 3.0 GPA each year
Apply by November 1; invitation to a Tift Scholars Interview required
For Georgia residents; by invitation and interview.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
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
Verified on Jul 2026
⚠️ 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
Programs Listed
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