Outcomes at Mercer
Graduation Rate
73.51%
Transfer-out Rate
19.81%
Retention Rate
86.00%
The graduation rate at Mercer University is 73.51% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 605 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 823 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 19.81% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 86% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Mercer University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Mercer University. 605 students have completed and 163 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 3 students still enrolled and 52 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 823 | 823 |
| Completers | 605 (73.51%) | 605 |
| Transfer-out | 163 (19.81%) | 163 |
| Still Enrolled | 3 (0.36%) | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 52 (6.32%) | 52 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 549 students have completed in 4 years and additional 47 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 549 (66.71%) |
212 (58.73%) |
337 (72.94%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 47 (5.71%) |
29 (8.03%) |
18 (3.90%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 9 (1.09%) |
5 (1.39%) |
4 (0.87%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73.51% (605/823) | 68.14% (246/361) | 77.71% (359/462) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 78.57% (66/84) | 71.43% (20/28) | 82.14% (46/56) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 71.61% (111/155) | 65.63% (42/64) | 75.82% (69/91) |
| Hispanic | 69.57% (32/46) | 59.09% (13/22) | 79.17% (19/24) |
| White | 73.63% (335/455) | 69.34% (147/212) | 77.37% (188/243) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 58.06% (18/31) | 57.14% (8/14) | 58.82% (10/17) |
| Unknown | 93.33% (28/30) | 83.33% (10/12) | 100.00% (18/18) |