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Mercer University

Mercer University
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207


Fax number: (478) 301-2828
Website: https://www.mercer.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 86%
Student:Faculty ratio: 11:1
Total faculty: 345 men, 431 women
Full-time faculty: 190 men, 212 women
Part-time faculty: 155 men, 219 women
Graduation rate: 74% within six years

Mercer University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Combined 3-2 programs available:
Institution offers 3-2 degree programs.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • African-American/Black Studies
  • Anthropology, General
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Chemistry, General
  • Chemistry, Other
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computational Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Programming, Specific Platforms
  • Computer Science
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Criminology
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • French Language and Literature
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Development
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Informatics
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • International Policy Analysis
  • International Public Health/International Health
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Journalism
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Latin Language and Literature
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Marketing, Other
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Music, Other
  • Neuroscience
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Philosophy, Other
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Public Policy Analysis, General
  • Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)
  • Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign)
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Technical and Scientific Communication
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Women's Studies
Diplomas

  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Technical and Scientific Communication
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
Doctorates

  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Law
  • Legal Studies
  • Medicine
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
  • Nursing Practice
  • Nursing Science
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Civil Engineering, General
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Conducting
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering, Other
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Management Science
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Health, General
  • Religious/Sacred Music
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Technical and Scientific Communication
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
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