About Mercer
Our mission isn’t just what we live by – it’s who we are. We’ve been teaching, creating and serving for more than 185 years.
Facts and Figures
By the Numbers
Mercer University remains one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning.
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9,164
Total student enrollment
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2,056
Faculty and staff members
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38
Countries that students are from
Our Traditions
From school colors to annual events, Mercer is packed with proud traditions that have made the University what it is today.
The Den
What’s happening on campus
Mercer News
Award-winning author, CNN senior writer John Blake to deliver annual Byington Lecture
People
Mentorship experience serves as inspiration to Mercerian decades later
Discovery and Innovation
Professor’s tick and mosquito research aims to reduce occurrence of disease in humans
Health and Wellness
Double Bear, Dr. Loraine Sumner, named medical director of Mercer Medicine’s rural clinics
Life at Mercer
Mercer unveils mural celebrating beauty of Macon campus
Mercer News
Anthropology major marks inaugural year
Mercer News
Research project examines mental health of revived music festival community
Discovery and Innovation
School of Medicine professor receives grant to study improved cancer treatments
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer freshmen create video game for technical communication class
People
Mercer alumna sheds light on justice system as legal journalist
Discovery and Innovation
Mathematics professor a global leader in mathematical fiber arts
Mercer News
Counseling student among 32 in nation to receive prestigious fellowship
Mercer is special to me because everyone is different. You can be a traditional student and go here during the day. You can be a night student and work during the day and go at night. Everyone comes from a different background … but when we all come together in the classroom, all of that kind of goes away, and we all can have discussions about our common interest.
Impact stories
The Hallmarks of Our Institution
Discovery and Innovation
Opportunities Set Mercer Students Apart
Undergraduate research is central to Mercer’s commitment to experiential learning. And because of the University’s special focus on integrating research and service, students have unparalleled opportunities to impact the world around them.
Our History
Our story begins in 1833 with a group of trailblazing Georgia Baptists, including our namesake Jesse Mercer.
Educational Partnerships
Our partners who make learning possible
You'll find us all across Georgia
With locations in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus and more