| Screen last updated on: October 12, 2007 |
| Semester/term begin dates: |
Fall Semester - August 21
Spring Semester - January 8 |
| Calendar system: |
semester system (two terms comprise academic year) |
| Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: |
Orientation for new students held in June, July, and August. |
| Number and length of summer sessions: |
Three summer sessions, one of eight weeks and two of four weeks each. |
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| Majors with the highest enrollment: |
Business, Engineering, Biology |
| Average freshman GPA: |
3.05 on a 4.0 scale |
| Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: |
79% |
| Student:Faculty ratio: |
12:1 |
| Total faculty: |
335 men, 256 women, 591 total |
| Full-time faculty: |
211 men, 139 women, 350 total |
| Part-time faculty: |
124 men, 117 women, 241 total |
| Faculty degrees: |
69% PhD, 30% master's degree, 1% bachelor's degree |
| Graduation rate: |
31% within four years
47% within five years
51% within six years |
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| General education/core curriculum is required: |
yes |
| Minor requirements: |
not required for graduation |
| Physical education is required: |
no |
| There are religious requirements for graduation: |
yes |
| Minimum GPA required to graduate: |
2.0 |
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| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www2.mercer.edu/
academics/
undergraduate.htm |
| Graduate studies homepage: |
www2.mercer.edu/
academics/graduate.htm |
| Special programs offered: |
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student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, pass/fail grading option, internships, evening courses, adult education programs, online courses |
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| Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered: |
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Minors offered in all majors. |
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| Preprofessional programs offered: |
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pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, Medical Technology
Physician Assistant |
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| Education certifications are offered: |
yes |
| Education certifications: |
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elementary, middle/junior high, secondary |
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| Cooperative programs are offered: |
yes |
| Cooperative education programs: |
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art, business, computer science, engineering, humanities, natural science, social/behavioral science |
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| Combined 3-1 programs available: |
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3-1 B.S.Med.Tech. programs with NAACLS-approved medical technology schools. |
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| Combined 3-2 programs available: |
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3-3 pharmacy program. Six-year law program. R.N./B.S.Nurs. program. |
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| Graduate schools/programs are offered: |
yes |
| Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: |
yes |
| Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: |
Cross-registration possible. |
| Study abroad opportunities: |
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Study abroad in Australia, China, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Russia, Spain, and Sweden. |
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| Other special or unique academic programs: |
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The Great Books Program is one of two General Education "tracks" in the College of Liberal Arts. This curriculum of eight sequential courses places the College among a select group of colleges in this country that give students, in an extensive course of study, direct contact with the classic writers and thinkers who have shaped and still describe the Western tradition. Guided by committed and rigorous instructors, students can best discover the connection with this tradition through reading, discussion,
and writing about these classics. |
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| Army ROTC: |
offered on-campus |
| Navy ROTC: |
not offered |
| Air Force ROTC: |
not offered |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- African-American Studies
- Art
- Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christianity
- Classical Studies
- Clinical Lab Science
- Communications/Theatre
- Computational Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Drama/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood/Special Education
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- French
- German
- History
- Holistic Child
- Human Services
- Individualized Major
- Individualized Studies
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Management
- Information Sciences/Technology
- International Affairs
- Journalism
- Latin
- Leadership/Community Service
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Media Studies
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Middle Grades Education
- Music Education
- Music Performance
- Music/Arts
- Nursing
- Organizational Leadership
- Performance
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Renewable Resources
- Sacred Music
- Sociology
- Technical Communication
- Theatre
- Women/Gender Studies
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| Credit placement options: |
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- placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
- credit for CLEP general
- credit for CLEP subject
- neither credit nor placement for Regents College Exams (RCE)
- neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
- credit for DANTES
- credit for school's own challenge exams
- neither credit nor placement for relevant military experience
- neither credit nor placement for relevant life experience
- credit for international baccalaureate
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