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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9,232
Total student enrollment
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2,109
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
Rising senior wins undergraduate first place in Opera Guild for Atlanta Scholarship Competition

Discovery and Innovation
Graduate students create online games for final project — and you can play them

Mercer News
Dr. David Goode appointed associate dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Mercer News
Mercer Law wins 14th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

Health and Wellness
Mercer partners to open center for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Mercer News
School of Business announces annual IAPP Westin Scholar

Discovery and Innovation
Rebrand puts Mercer program at forefront of technological change

People
As a pediatrician, alumna loves watching children grow

People
Goldwater Scholar’s research could help make autonomous driving safer

Discovery and Innovation
Communication studies professor receives grant for animal agriculture research

Discovery and Innovation
Externships serve critical role in experiential learning at Mercer Law

Discovery and Innovation
New theology course explores dementia and mental illness

Our History
Our story begins in 1833 with a group of trailblazing Georgia Baptists, including our namesake Jesse Mercer.

You'll find us all across Georgia
With locations in Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus and more