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Mercer University Computer Science Programs

Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Macon, GA. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Mercer University?

Contact details for Mercer University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207
Phone:	4783012700
Website:	www.mercer.edu/
Admissions:	www.mercer.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.mercer.edu/

How Do I Get Into Mercer University?

You can apply to Mercer University online at: https://undergrad.mercer.edu/apply-now/

Mercer University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Mercer University

These are the things Mercer University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Mercer University?

Mercer University maintains an acceptance rate of 69%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

40% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Mercer University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 680. Math scores were between 570 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1350. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Mercer University ranged between 25 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Mercer University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,616	2,475	68%
Women	6,197	4,285	69%

Can I Afford Mercer University?

The average net price after aid at Mercer University is $22,350. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,265
In-State Fees	$300
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,265
Out-of-State Fees	$300
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$31,565
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,565

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at Mercer University receive some form of financial aid (1,014 students).

About 94% of students at Mercer University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,862 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,883.

Student Loan Debt

62% of Mercer University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,557 per year.

Mercer University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,738 students enrolled at Mercer University. Mercer University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,620 undergraduate students at Mercer University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercer University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	383
Black or African American	1,529
Hispanic	420
White	1,843
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	189
Non-Resident	120

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Mercer University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	727
Florida	24
South Carolina	12
North Carolina	8
Texas	8

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Mercer University Graduate Student Diversity

4,317 of Mercer University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Mercer University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Mercer University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	336
Black or African American	1,472
Hispanic	297
White	1,722
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	94
Non-Resident	250

Online Learning at Mercer University

Mercer University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

430 undergraduate students at Mercer University took at least one online class — of those, 993 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 788 students took at least one online class and 1,036 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Mercer University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at Mercer University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	15	—	—	15
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	7	7	—	14
Computer and Information Sciences, General	5	—	—	5
Computer Programming	4	—	—	4
Information Science/Studies	4	—	—	4

Academic Programs at Mercer University

Mercer University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Mercer University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.