ROTC at Mercer University
Macon, GA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Mercer University students join Army ROTC at Fort Valley State University.
Cross-town & partner options
Mercer University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 24.7 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Fort Valley State University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Mercer University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 10 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 15 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men69%
- White58%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Men70%
- White52%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 69% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,350 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 25–31 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $42,312 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,312 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Mercer University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Mercer University has 4,500 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Mercer University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,812 |
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $5,812 |
| Undergraduate | Business | Up to $1,450 |
| Undergraduate | Business | Up to $1,450 |
| Undergraduate | Continuing and Professional Studies | Up to $1,450 |
| Undergraduate | Continuing and Professional Studies | Up to $1,450 |
And 4 more programs on the VA page.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Mercer University: FAQ
Does Mercer University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Mercer University students join Army ROTC at Fort Valley State University.
Which ROTC branches can Mercer University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Fort Valley State University, 25 mi).
Is ROTC at Mercer University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Mercer University and train with the unit at Fort Valley State University.
School links and location
These links belong to Mercer University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
mercer.edu
- Admissions
mercer.edu
- Apply
undergrad.mercer.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.mercer.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Macon, GA 31207
IPEDS UNITID: 140447
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