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 190 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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8,945
Total student enrollment
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2,145
Faculty and staff members
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41
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
Health and Wellness
‘Georgia Rising’ draws near-capacity crowd at Macon Film Festival, will air on GPB
Mercer News
Mercer named 2026-27 College of Distinction
Life at Mercer
Mercer welcomes over 1,100 new students for Opening Days and Bear Beginnings 2026
Mercer News
Mercer one of Princeton Review’s ‘Best Colleges’ for 24th consecutive year
People
Father-son computer science professors lead Mercer On Mission program
Viewpoints
Wandering your way home | Greg DeLoach, D.Min.
Life at Mercer
Mercer announces lineup for 2026 Ford Football Concert Series
Service
Mercer On Mission program fills gap in medical care in Honduran community
Mercer News
Mercer awarded grant to strengthen character education across the University
Discovery and Innovation
Summer projects introduce undergrads to research, Columbus campus
Life at Mercer
Show your Mercer spirit each week during Be the Bear Fridays
Health and Wellness
‘Georgia Rising’ documentary to premiere at Macon Film Festival
At Mercer, I have had the immense privilege of having people that have guided me and built me up to where I feel as though I can be that guide light for someone else.
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