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.
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
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer team helps Rwandan entrepreneurs build lasting legacies
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer team works to make artisanal and small-scale gold mining safer in Guyana
Discovery and Innovation
Globalization study abroad program immerses students in Maya culture
Discovery and Innovation
New externship program gives law students taste of in-house legal work with businesses
Discovery and Innovation
Biology lab searches for reptiles, amphibians as part of research in Crawford County
Mercer provided me with the space to explore new things and learn tremendously, and it gave me the tools to make it as a professional engineer. I have no doubt I made the right decision to complete my undergrad at Mercer.
Impact stories
The Hallmarks of Our Institution
Global Impact
Mercer’s Enduring International Footprint
Mercer launched Mercer On Mission in 2007, and more than a decade later, international service has become increasingly integral to the Mercer experience. Students and faculty carry the University’s mission far beyond the campus borders.
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