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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
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- Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law is a law school located in Macon, Georgia. The school was ranked 103 in 2024 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law is approximately 150.
Admissions website: https://law.mercer.edu/admissions/
Admissions email: admissions@law.mercer.edu
Admissions phone: 478.301.2605
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law Key Statistics
| Previous year ABA 509 data | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentiles | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| LSAT | 153 | 155 | 158 |
| GPA | 3.33 | 3.59 | 3.71 |
| Miscellaneous | Count | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| # Applications | 911 | 29 |
| # Admissions offers | 428 | - |
| Class size | 150 | 39 |
| % Accepted | 47.0% | 41 |
| % Yield | 35.0% | 74 |
During the 2024 application cycle, 911 people applied and 428 were offered admission.
Mercer University has a 1L class size of 150, and yield of 35.05%. 150 out of 428 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 35.05% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.
The 1L class at Mercer University has a median LSAT of 155. The 25th percentile LSAT is 153 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 158.
The median GPA is 3.59. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.33 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.71.
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law LSAT & GPA graph for 2023-2024
LSD has stats for 121 applicants for the 2023-2024 application cycle.
The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.
Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.
Click on a data point to see that user's profile.
How much does Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law cost per year?
*The following data belongs to previous years.
Cost of attending Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
In 2024, tuition was $43,132 and the annual cost of attending was $62,496 (tuition plus living expenses).
Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law employment outcomes
JD graduates from Mercer University make $82,500 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the public sector, a grad can expect to make $58,000.
62.4% of law graduates from Mercer University go directly to work for law firms, while 6.4% clerk for a judge. 7.3% of graduates go into public interest.
77.6% of Mercer University graduates pass the bar on their first try.
Some interesting facts about Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Located in the heart of central Georgia, Mercer Law’s hometown of Macon is a flourishing Southern metropolis with a soul unmatched by any other. With proximity to the bright lights of Atlanta and the beaches of the Georgia and Florida coasts, Macon boasts regal historical landmarks, a trendy arts and culture scene, lively local hangouts, and a little something for everyone.
Macon is the seat of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the home of a thriving and active legal community, including the main office of the United States Attorney and the office of the federal defender of the district. This environment provides Mercer Law students a full range of opportunities needed to prepare for a career in any field of law, anywhere in the world. The vast professional opportunities in Atlanta—one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan cities and the legal epicenter of the Southeast—offer Mercer Law students and graduates many externships and employment options.