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
Dr. Penny L. Elkins elected as Mercer University’s 19th president
Life at Mercer
3 things to know about Mercer vs. Chattanooga football game day: Nov. 15, 2025
Mercer News
Mercer marketing wins ‘Best of’ awards for writing, video
Mercer News
Mercer welcomes 14th class of Stamps Scholars
Health and Wellness
Speaker series looks at mental health care in sports
Life at Mercer
Mercer to welcome alumni and friends Nov. 14-15 for Homecoming 2025
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer breaks ground on new medical school building in downtown Macon
Mercer News
Dr. Nicole Metzger named 2025 American College of Clinical Pharmacy fellow
Life at Mercer
Mercer program helps freshmen grow as leaders on campus
Health and Wellness
Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Dodge County Hospital’s emergency department as part of the Pediatric Emergency Care Project
Discovery and Innovation
Biology professor earns EXPy Award for gene project work
People
Taking aim at opportunity: A Mercer lawyer’s mission to empower youth through archery
Coming into college, I was looking for a space where I wanted to feel welcome. I wanted to feel like it was home. Very early on, I discovered this is the place for me, and that feeling has never gone away.
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