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Macon, GA · Atlanta, GA
| Mercer University | Morehouse College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,847/yr | $39,013/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,817/yr | $36,359/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,199 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,484/yr | $36,534/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,533/yr | $40,092/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,184/yr | $41,179/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,770/yr | $42,723/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,156/yr | $14,778/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,156/yr | $16,278/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,866/yr | $2,874/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,204/yr | $51,433/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,312/yr | $32,893/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,312/yr | $32,893/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 45% |
| Students taking federal loans | 62% | 57% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 44% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1350 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1271 | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 18–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 23–29 | English 18–25 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,058 | 5,610 |
| Students accepted | 7,349 | 2,883 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,015 | 682 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,354/yr | $52,889/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,398–$85,903 | $29,053–$82,328 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 0% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 60% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,231/yr | $38,267/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 43% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,833/yr | $48,541/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 36% · Communication & Journalism 11% · Social Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $119,903/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $55,567/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,500 | 2,844 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,506 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $9,556/mo | $8,703/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 54% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $43,172 | $39,421 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Macon, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1833 | 1867 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 0.4% |
| Men | 35% | 100% |
| Women | 65% | 0% |
| White students | 41% | 0.1% |
| Black students | 32% | 97% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 8.4% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 0% |
| Special type | None | HBCU · Men's college |
| First-generation students | 28% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 9.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,074/yr | $13,314/yr |
| Endowment | $481.9M | $263.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,205 | 1,544 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,152/yr | $10,552/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,376/yr | $4,412/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 18 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 468 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $30.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $30.6M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $696,246 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.