Published cost of attendance is $58,204. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,817, middle-income families pay around $22,533, higher-income families pay approximately $26,770.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $58,204 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,312 |
| Room and Board | $15,156 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$34,357 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $23,847 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,817 |
| $30–48k | $21,484 |
| $48–75k | $22,533 |
| $75–110k | $25,184 |
| $110k+ | $26,770 |
Published cost of attendance is $58,204. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $19,817, middle-income families pay around $22,533, higher-income families pay approximately $26,770. Azimuth ranks Mercer University #894 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 37.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,199; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $71,870, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $273 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mercer University earn median 4-year earnings of $71,870, placing Mercer University in the 73.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,857 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mercer University in the 75.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mercer University #366 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Mercer University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 217 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $85,030, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Engineering program graduates 131 students with median 4-year earnings of $88,413, and Psychology, General delivers median 4-year earnings of $51,723 across 84 graduates. These health-sciences-anchored programs form the core of Mercer University's degree output and align with stable, in-demand career pathways that support the institution's strong long-term financial outcomes.
