Incorporated as Mercer Institute in 1833, the institute is a private organization located at Macon, Georgia that received its university status in the year 1837. The institute is presently one of the prestigious names in the US Education System which is spread across four diverse locations namely Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Columbus, and regional study centers at Douglas and Henry County.
It enrolls around 8,759 students with some 1,892 faculty members and has an international student population of around 13% from 56 countries across the globe. The university has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base for engineering study and research work and is undoubtedly a favored choice for international students to study in the USA.
Admissions at Mercer University observe an application deadline of July 1 and expect a nonrefundable fee of 50 USD from its applicants. It is one of the lightly selective institutes of the country which is reflected in its high acceptance rate of 72%.
Rankings
- #153 in National Universities, #109 in Best Colleges for Veterans, #34 in Best Undergraduate Teaching – U.S. News & World Report
- Best Colleges for Public Health in America # 65 of 163, Best Colleges of Criminal Justice in America #96 of 525, Best Colleges of Public Policy in America #120 of 465 as per Niche ratings.
Highlights
| College Type | Private |
| Endowment | 329 million USD |
| Student Retention Rate | 67% |
| Work-study program | yes |
| Mode of Program | Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity | 52,131 USD |
| Application Fee | 50 USD |
| Application Season | July 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| English language proficiency score | TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid | Available as grants, awards and scholarships |
| Admission Helpdesk | admissions@mercer.edu | 478 301-2650 |
Programs, Campus and Accommodation
Campus
- The University’s campus is spread over 150 acres in Macon and houses schools for Art and sciences, Engineering, Music, and Business.
- The 98,000 sq ft large library, Six on-campus dining locations, different planned and professional academic facilities are a few standout structures amongst the 40 buildings situated within the Campus.
- The Campus also provides on-campus housing. The Campus also has an Athletics department, a 3,500-seat basketball area, an indoor swimming pool, gym, intramural basketball courts, and many meeting areas and halls.
- The campus has over 150 student organizations that can be mainly placed under Academic, Club Sports / Recreation, Faith-based, Governance, Media / Arts, Programming, Service, etc. that help in providing social values and experience of community life.
Housing facilities/ Residence
- The university’s first, second and third-year students are required to live on Campus till the age of 22.
- The campus has four traditional-style residence halls with community bathrooms, 5 style accommodation halls, and 4 apartment-style with kitchen residence halls. Basic amenities are provided in all accommodation types.
- The cost of residence halls is around USD 6000 for one year whereas the apartments are more expensive than these halls.
- Facilities like Wi-fi Internet, On-campus Dining, Food Truck, laundry services, refrigerator, vending machine, common TV viewing areas, etc for the comfort of the students.
Courses
- The University provides an array of courses for international students which comprises more than 180 undergraduate, graduate and doctorate programs through 12 schools and colleges.
- Arts, Business, Communication and Journalism, Information technology, Education, Engineering, Law, Healthcare are a few popular areas in which the university offers various programs.
- The university offers online (Virtual) classes in arts, painting, and dance. These classes are streamed live every day at a particular time for the convenience of students.
- The University also provides many virtual informative tours of museums, countries, and wildlife.
- With the Student-faculty ratio of 13:1, the university also offers evening classes.
Mercer University Application Process
Application Portal: The admission application can be made through a common application or Mercer application.
Application Fee: USD 50 nonrefundable
Application Deadline: July 1
Basic Admissions Requirements
- Standardized Test Scores: SAT scores 1280 and ACT composite score of minimum 27 is required.
- Official transcripts of High school/College degree with a GPA of 3.94 plus or equivalent. These transcripts must be attested by the issuing university or Board.
- English Language proficiency test(s) IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 for international non-native English speaking applicants.
- Letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors are required.
- Financial support documents.
- Statement of Purpose
Mercer University Cost of Attendance
For all the proscepetice aspirants of the organization planning to study abroad, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been compiled below.
| Cost Head | Expenses in USD (Approximate) Academic year |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 37,508 |
| Room and Board (on Campus) | 11,106 |
| Books and Supplies | 1,200 |
| Personal Expenses | 2,778 |
| Total | 52,592 |
Scholarships/Financial Aid
The University offers different grants and scholarships for international students to study in the USA based on merit and need of the applicants. The students need to be in full-time courses to avail of the scholarships and grants which are only towards the tuition fee reduction or waiver.
If a student receives any other tuition grant the university’s grant is canceled. 70% of students are awarded some form of financial aid. The average need-based scholarship offered is of USD 25,059.
The university has 8 to 10 Global Leadership scholarships of USD 8,000 per year for students who will opt for at least 8 weeks of study abroad program. Many of the scholarships are specifically for local students. The need-based scholarships are given to all of the applicants and are successfully able to demonstrate the financial need.
Alumni Network
- Mercer University has more than 82,000 alumni and the alumni association of the university has travel programs, discounted football match tickets, career services, and also helps its members with study at the university.
- The alumni association also presents various awards throughout the year at a National level.
- Some notable alumni of the University are Steve Berry, Popular author; J. Buford Boone, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper writer, David Bottoms, Poet; John Couric, United Press International editor, and journalism professor; Josiah Crudup, former president of Brenau College; Milton Cruz, chairman of MedHoldings Inc.
Placements
The University’s Center for Career and Professional Development takes care of the placement of all the campus students and uses the handshake online database and software for this purpose. The experts at the center provide guidance for preparing a resume, getting ready for interviews and searching for jobs effectively.
The University also invites employers on campus for placing its students. 92% of students of the college are able to get a job within 2 years of graduation earning around USD 48,200 per year against the national average of USD 33,028
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