Mercer University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Mercer University?

Mercer is a private university, so its published undergraduate tuition is not generally divided into lower Georgia-resident and higher nonresident rates. Published amounts require careful attention to the academic year and student category: institutional-profile figures report full-time annual tuition of $43,270 and required fees of $300, while an IPEDS 2024-25 undergraduate tuition measure lists $31,265. Applicants should not combine figures from those different reports into a single annual bill.

• Reported full-time annual tuition: $43,270; required fees: $300.
• Reported typical annual room charge: $7,587; board charge: $7,758.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,200.

The listed room and board amounts total $15,345. They do not cover every possible cost: transportation, personal expenses, and program-specific charges can affect a student's full cost of attendance. A commuter or student living off campus may have a different budget, not necessarily lower total living expenses.

Financial aid changes the price many families actually pay. For example, reported average net prices - which include costs beyond tuition and subtract grant aid - were $21,484 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $26,770 for those from families earning more than $110,000. These are group averages, not quotes for a new applicant. Reported aid figures show substantial grant assistance, but 62% of students received student loans; a loan reduces the amount due immediately while creating a future repayment obligation. Eligible students should complete the FAFSA and review Mercer's scholarship and aid requirements, then compare their own award letter with a current, program-specific cost-of-attendance budget. Georgia aid programs and military education benefits may also apply where eligibility rules are met.

What are the work-study opportunities at Mercer University?

Mercer students may seek part-time employment, including positions associated with Federal Work-Study when they qualify. Federal Work-Study is a need-based student aid program: eligibility depends on the aid process, and an award does not mean wages are paid automatically. Students normally must find an eligible job and work the hours to earn them.

Other campus jobs may be available to students who do not have Work-Study, with hiring, hours, and pay determined by the employer. Some eligible off-campus community-service positions may also be offered through student employment arrangements. Applicants should distinguish these paid jobs from academic internships, which can have different credit, compensation, and eligibility rules.

Mercer's career services offer a separate set of resources: individual and group career planning, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest tools, job listings, fairs, and employer recruiting. Students seeking work during a semester can use those services while checking the financial aid and student employment processes for available positions.