by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Mercer University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Mercer University ran $42,312 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Required fees account for added up to $300; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,012 |
| Fees | $300 |
| Total | $42,312 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Mercer University charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Mercer University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Mercer University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Mercer University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Mercer University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $38,446 |
| Two Years Ago | $39,408 |
| One Year Ago | $40,590 |
| Most Recent Year | $42,012 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Mercer has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 3.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $43,794 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.98%, putting next year’s cost near $43,572.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,572 |
| In 2 Years | $44,870 |
| In 3 Years | $46,206 |
| In 4 Years | $47,582 |
| In 5 Years | $48,999 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $182,230.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Mercer University, go to the Mercer University Financial Aid page.
