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
Health and Wellness
Kids ABC celebrates Coffee Regional Medical Center’s emergency department
Life at Mercer
Mercer mock trial teams use strategy, smarts and skill to beat the competition
Mercer News
Binary Bears teams place in top 10 at international coding competition
Mercer News
Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Crisp Regional Hospital’s emergency department as part of the Pediatric Emergency Care Project
Mercer News
Graphic design students mark four-year winning streak with 11 GDUSA awards
Life at Mercer
Mercer football to make national broadcast TV debut during FCS quarterfinal
Mercer News
Innovations in Teaching Award winner named to two 40 Under 40 lists
Mercer News
Associate professor among honorees for Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities
Life at Mercer
5 places to study for finals on Mercer’s Macon campus
Life at Mercer
3 things to know about Mercer vs. Rhode Island football playoff: Dec. 7, 2024
Health and Wellness
Mercer pharmacy student earns National Hispanic Health Foundation scholarship
Mercer News
Integrative studies program helps CLAS students present, win award at annual culture conference
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