Andrea Backman President | Strayer University-Macon Campus
Andrea Backman President | Strayer University-Macon Campus
Of the seven institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including Wesleyan College, Middle Georgia State University and Mercer University.
At least 12,294 people applied to Bibb County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 17,640 students enrolled in the universities, including 13,135 in undergraduate and 4,505 in graduate programs. In total 7.5% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (47.9%) and Black or African American (32.5%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Mercer University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 8,889 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Strayer University - Macon Campus in Bibb County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helms College | -- | -- | 170 |
| Mercer University | 7,556 | 5,667 | 8,889 |
| Miller-Motte College-Macon | -- | -- | 210 |
| Middle Georgia State University | 3,440 | 3,440 | 7,688 |
| Wesleyan College | 1,298 | 870 | 660 |
| Strayer University - Macon Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| Webb's Barber School of Arts | -- | -- | 23 |
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