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Macon, GA · Savannah, GA
| Mercer University | Savannah College of Art and Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,847/yr | $49,430/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,817/yr | $44,858/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,199 | $25,148 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,484/yr | $45,198/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,533/yr | $48,668/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,184/yr | $51,558/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,770/yr | $52,147/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $267/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,156/yr | $18,123/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,156/yr | $14,664/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $2,061/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,866/yr | $4,194/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $58,204/yr | $63,627/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $42,312/yr | $41,630/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $42,312/yr | $41,630/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 19% |
| Students taking federal loans | 62% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 69% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1350 | 1030–1270 |
| SAT average | 1271 | 1173 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–31 | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 23–29 | English 21–30 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,058 | 14,931 |
| Students accepted | 7,349 | 12,495 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,015 | 3,651 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 32% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,354/yr | $45,954/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,398–$85,903 | $22,720–$74,382 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 71% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,231/yr | $34,110/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 62% |
| Graduate on time | 61% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | 17% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,833/yr | $42,062/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Visual & Performing Arts 42% · Communications Technologies 23% · Communication & Journalism 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 42% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $119,903/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $84,153/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 14% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,500 | 15,243 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,506 | 2,998 |
| Average professor pay | $9,556/mo | $10,950/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 90% |
| 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 | $59,559 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Macon, GA | Savannah, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1833 | 1978 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 14% |
| Men | 35% | 29% |
| Women | 65% | 71% |
| White students | 41% | 52% |
| Black students | 32% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Asian students | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 6.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 18% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 23% | 6.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,074/yr | $8,616/yr |
| Endowment | $481.9M | $412.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,205 | 7,000 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,152/yr | $11,139/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,376/yr | $6,354/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 468 | 427 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.5M | $7.1M |
| Athletics budget | $30.6M | $16.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $30.6M | $16.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $696,246 | $47,034 |
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.