Macon, GA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Mercer University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 9,124-student campus.

4.71
Incidents / 1k students
#2,549
Rank of 3,050
#76
GA rank
9,124
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Mercer University reports 4.71 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,549 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 85% of ranked campuses its size.

4.71
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,549
of 3,050 ranked nationally
85%
report fewer incidents than this campus
23
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-11 reported incidents

Mercer University decreased from 34 to 23 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Mercer University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Macon, GA, enrolling approximately 9,124 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 86 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within GA, it ranks #76 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 9,124 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Mercer University is "Rape" with 28 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in GA averaging 4.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Mercer University reports 13% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

4.71 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2549

See peer comparison

State Rank (GA)

#76

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

23

across 11 crime categories

Where Mercer University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

5 safer than 15% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). This entry sits in this band. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Mercer University percentile rank 16.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2549 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Mercer University reports 13% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$42,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,312
Avg Net Price
$23,847
Median Debt
$24,199
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
How does this cost rank in GA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
69%
SAT Average
1271
SAT Math Range
570–670
ACT Average
30
ACT Range
25–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$50,231
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,354
Loan Repayment (3yr)
57%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Mercer University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 21% (29 → 23 incidents)

2025303540 202120222023 29 23 ▼ -20.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 101
Arson 000
Burglary 224
Fondling 699
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 697
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 7138
Robbery 110
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 19
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 37
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 2
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 21
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 59

Mercer University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

GA

Mercer University

4.71 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,549
Enrollment
9,124
Data year
2023

NC

Wake Forest University

7.67 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,786
Enrollment
9,121
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of St Thomas
St. Paul, MN · 9,121 enrolled
Safety Score 3.07
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · 9,121 enrolled
Safety Score 7.67
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY · 9,116 enrolled
Safety Score 0.22
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · 9,110 enrolled
Safety Score 5.82
University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · 9,147 enrolled
Safety Score 4.15

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Mercer University nationally (rank #2549), regardless of size or state.

University of Denver
Denver, CO
National Rank #2548
Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NE
National Rank #2550
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR
National Rank #2547
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
National Rank #2551
Siena College
Loudonville, NY
National Rank #2546

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer University safe?
Mercer University has a safety score of 4.71 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,549 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Mercer University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Mercer University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in GA.
Does Mercer University have fire safety data?
Yes. Mercer University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Mercer University's Safety Profile

Mercer University in Macon, GA enrolls 9,124 students and has a safety score of 4.71 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2549 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 34 in 2022 to 23 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Mercer University's 4.71 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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