Retention and Graduation Rates
The University monitors retention and graduation rates as measure of success of its undergraduate programs.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rates are measured by calculating the percentage of an entering fall cohort that graduates from Mercer within 6 years.
Threshold: 65% (increased from 60% January 2021)
Goal by 2028: 75%
Goal by 2028: 75%
Actual graduation rate for the fall 2019 cohort: 72%
Retention Rate
Threshold: 80%
Goal by 2028: 92%
Actual retention rate for the fall 2024 cohort: 82.46%
Goal by 2028: 92%
Actual retention rate for the fall 2024 cohort: 82.46%
