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

Discovery and Innovation
HR and talent development program offers students professional opportunities

People
Mercer students receive Best Student Project Award at 2025 Gulf-South Summit

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Debate team members named novice champions at national tournament

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Graduate Spotlight: Linda Phan

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Mercer graduate’s personal journey becomes catalyst for advocacy

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Seventeen students selected to study abroad as Gilman Scholars

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Graduate Spotlight: Jonalyn Hidalgo

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Dr. Garland Crawford named assistant vice provost for research

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University appoints first female chief of police

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Office of Global Engagement awards 22 scholarships for students to study abroad

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Graduate Spotlight: Tamia Sammons

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Mercer professor makes engineering academy’s ‘40 Under 40’ list

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