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
Mercer News
Mercer University mourns the loss of Life Trustee Jimmy Carter
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Office of Global Engagement awards 22 scholarships for students to study abroad
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Eleven students selected to study abroad as Gilman Scholars
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer senior celebrates reading through mural designed for Roberts Academy
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Mercer debaters take top awards at Missouri tournament
People
Art professor draws inspiration from ancient China during residency
Viewpoints
Silence may be the most precious sound this holiday season | Dr. Craig McMahan
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Writing and design faculty delve into creative projects during summer residency
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
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Binary Bears teams place in top 10 at international coding competition
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Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Crisp Regional Hospital’s emergency department as part of the Pediatric Emergency Care Project
Mercer is special to me because everyone is different. You can be a traditional student and go here during the day. You can be a night student and work during the day and go at night. Everyone comes from a different background … but when we all come together in the classroom, all of that kind of goes away, and we all can have discussions about our common interest.
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