Top 2017 Rankings For Mercer University
A more complete picture of where Mercer University is the "best of the best" can be found on our 2017 Badges Awarded page.
All 2017 Rankings For Mercer University
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Top Quality Overall
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| Nationwide | 476 of 1387 |
| Southeast | 73 of 355 |
| Georgia | 9 of 40 |
Best Colleges For The Money (all undergraduates)
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| Georgia | 13 of 34 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting aid)
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| Georgia | 14 of 34 |
Best Colleges For The Money (undergraduates getting no aid)
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Diversity
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| Overall | 567 of 2397 |
| Ethnic | 597 of 2655 |
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| Location | 769 of 2397 |
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies
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Ethnic Studies
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked | 287 of 818 |
| Best Value | 347 of 779 |
| Most Popular | 338 of 1399 |
| Most Focused | 384 of 1399 |
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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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| Most Popular | 164 of 550 |
| Most Focused | 141 of 550 |
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked | 285 of 812 |
| Best Value | 340 of 770 |
| Most Popular | 313 of 1357 |
| Most Focused | 342 of 1357 |
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Business, Management & Marketing
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| Top Ranked | 357 of 830 |
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| Most Popular | 670 of 2090 |
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Accounting
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| Most Popular | 597 of 1344 |
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Business Administration & Management
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Finance & Financial Management
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General Business/Commerce
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| Most Popular | 120 of 516 |
| Most Focused | 244 of 516 |
Human Resource Management
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International Business
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Management Information Systems
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Marketing
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| Most Popular | 338 of 764 |
| Most Focused | 335 of 764 |
Communication & Journalism
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| Most Popular | 566 of 1209 |
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Communication & Media Studies
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Journalism
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Public Relations & Advertising
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Computer & Information Sciences
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| Most Popular | 533 of 1632 |
| Most Focused | 728 of 1632 |
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Computer Information Systems
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| Most Popular | 329 of 871 |
| Most Focused | 389 of 871 |
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Computer Science
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Information Science
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Education
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| Most Popular | 266 of 1377 |
| Most Focused | 309 of 1377 |
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Teacher Education Grade Specific
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| Most Popular | 150 of 1174 |
| Most Focused | 130 of 1174 |
Teacher Education Subject Specific
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Engineering
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 236 of 553 |
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General Engineering
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| Most Popular | 9 of 133 |
| Most Focused | 9 of 133 |
English Language & Literature
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| Most Popular | 670 of 1354 |
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General English Literature
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| Most Popular | 608 of 1275 |
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Writing Studies
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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| Most Popular | 270 of 948 |
| Most Focused | 205 of 948 |
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Classical Languages & Literature
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| Most Popular | |
| Most Focused | 96 of 234 |
Germanic Languages
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Romance Languages
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| Most Popular | 203 of 828 |
| Most Focused | 137 of 828 |
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Health Professions
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| Top Ranked | 259 of 577 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 543 of 1720 |
| Most Focused | 858 of 1720 |
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Health/Medical Prep Programs
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| Most Popular | 76 of 152 |
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Nursing
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| Top Ranked | 156 of 508 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 362 of 1106 |
| Most Focused | 463 of 1106 |
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Public Health
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History
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History
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked | 80 of 396 |
| Best Value | 149 of 368 |
| Most Popular | 343 of 1152 |
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Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked | 77 of 402 |
| Best Value | 147 of 373 |
| Most Popular | 330 of 1128 |
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Legal Professions
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Non-Professional General Legal Studies
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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| Top Ranked | 122 of 350 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 419 of 1180 |
| Most Focused | 542 of 1180 |
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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| Top Ranked | 129 of 362 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 419 of 1180 |
| Most Focused | 542 of 1180 |
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Mathematics & Statistics
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Mathematics
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Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
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| Most Popular | 361 of 1004 |
| Most Focused | 427 of 1004 |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other)
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| Most Popular | 166 of 524 |
| Most Focused | 194 of 524 |
Philosophy & Religious Studies
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| Most Popular | 399 of 944 |
| Most Focused | 386 of 944 |
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Philosophy
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| Most Popular | 343 of 742 |
| Most Focused | 256 of 742 |
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Religious Studies
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
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| Most Popular | 498 of 1084 |
| Most Focused | 527 of 1084 |
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Public Administration & Social Service
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| Most Popular | 153 of 851 |
| Most Focused | 158 of 851 |
Community Organization & Advocacy
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Human Services
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| Most Popular | 26 of 187 |
| Most Focused | 68 of 187 |
Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Criminology
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Economics
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General Social Sciences
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International Relations & National Security
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Political Science & Government
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Sociology
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Design & Applied Arts
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Drama & Theater Arts
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Fine & Studio Arts
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Music
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| Top Ranked | 194 of 393 |
| Best Value | |
| Most Popular | 467 of 1035 |
| Most Focused | 472 of 1035 |
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Men's Sports
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| Men's Baseball (D1) | 110 of 284 |
| Men's Basketball (D1) | 159 of 335 |
| Men's Football (FCS) | 36 of 121 |
| Men's Lacrosse (D1) | |
| Men's Soccer (D1) | 94 of 191 |
Women's Sports
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| Women's Basketball (D1) | 128 of 333 |
| Women's Soccer (D1) | 88 of 315 |
| Women's Softball (D1) | 71 of 282 |
| Women's Volleyball (D1) |
Veterans
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| Overall | 366 of 1428 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 201 of 828 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
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General Biology
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 179 of 822 |
Business, Management & Marketing
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Business Administration & Management
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Communication & Journalism
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Communication & Media Studies
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Computer & Information Sciences
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Computer Information Systems
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English Language & Literature
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General English Literature
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 126 of 362 |
Romance Languages
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 103 of 377 |
Health Professions
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Nursing
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 202 of 525 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 159 of 418 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked Veterans | 144 of 424 |
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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Liberal Arts General Studies
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Social Sciences
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Political Science & Government
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Non-Traditional Students
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| Overall |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting
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| Top Ranked Online | 19 of 114 |
| Most Popular Online | 136 of 392 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections
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| Top Ranked Online | 12 of 104 |
| Most Popular Online | 130 of 360 |
International Quality
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| OVERALL | 475 of 1184 |
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