The student-faculty ratio at Mercer University is 13:1, and the school has 55.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Mercer University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 88 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
392 full time
363 part time
Minority
26% full time
29% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
93%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students55.2%
20-4940%
50 or more4.7%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
88%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
57%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
67%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
71%
6-year graduation rate of international students
65%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
1
Post-master's certificates
33
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
58
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
419
Doctoral degrees - other
6
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.2%
Employed in temporary/contract work
1%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.1%
Graduates reporting salaries
30%
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
0.1%
Employed in temporary/contract work
0.4%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.1%
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
1.3%
Enlisted in the military
0.4%
Enrolled in continuing education
20.6%
Attended a graduate education program
1.4%
Attended a graduate engineering program
2%
Attended medical school
0.7%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.5%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Emory University
Florida State University
George Washington University
Georgia College and State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Seeking continuing education
4.6%
Not seeking employment
0.8%
No information provided by graduate
9.3%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Griffin B. Bell, 72nd U.s. Attorney General during the Jimmy Carter administration, Carl Vinson, first U.S. Representative to serve over 50 years, Judge M. Yvette Miller, first African-American woman to be selected as chief judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 19%
Engineering 19%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 12%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance$57,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,600
Human Resources Management and Services$50,900
Accounting$48,000
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,900
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (ME)$59,600
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature$38,700
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Technical and Scientific Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Informatics
Information Science/Studies
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
International Public Health/International Health
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Homeland Security
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
International Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
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Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
International Policy Analysis
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Graphic Design
Music Management
Music, General
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Technical and Scientific Communication
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
Women's Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Informatics
Information Science/Studies
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Army ROTC, Military Science and Operations
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - other, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Bachelor of Science in Public Health/Master of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences/Doctor of Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctorate
Bachelor of Science in Public Health/Master of Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Master of Science Engineering
Student participation in special study options
Independent study
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
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Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
-
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
355
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
-
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
-
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Aruba
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Sweden
Tanzania
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
