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
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