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Welcome to the most impactful private research university in the world—a place where nurtured ambition meets unparalleled opportunity.

Since its founding in 1833, Mercer University has transformed tens of thousands of lives who, in turn, have transformed communities worldwide. Mercerians are leaders who drive great impact and influence across every field, including governors, U.S. senators, a U.S. attorney general, and thousands of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers globally.

Mercer stands apart for its powerful and purposeful fusion of the intimate environment and personal attention of a small college with the expansive academic resources and opportunities of a major research university.

With an enrollment of approximately 9,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, Mercer offers a comprehensive array of academic programs across business, education, engineering, liberal arts, music, law, theology, and health sciences (including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, physical therapy, and other allied health programs).

At Mercer, you’ll find an education that is singularly focused on preparing you to change the world.