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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                            9,232Total student enrollment 
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                            2,109Faculty and staff members 
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                            38Countries 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 Theatre delves into the macabre with Grand Guignol horror tribute
 
              
              
          Mercer News
McDuffie Center for Strings welcomes new distinguished artist Stefan Jackiw
 
              
              
          People
President Underwood leads Mercer for nearly 20 transformative years
 
              
              
          Mercer News
Acclaimed Broadway baritenor Jacob Keith Watson opens 2025-26 Jubilee Artists Series
 
              
              
          Discovery and Innovation
Mercer students share writings at literary festival
 
              
              
          Health and Wellness
KidsABC celebrates Bleckley hospital’s emergency department for pediatric care
 
              
              
          People
Tom McDonald leaves legacy of generosity, education initiatives at Mercer
 
              
              
          Mercer News
Dr. Michael Crouch appointed dean of College of Pharmacy
 
              
              
          Discovery and Innovation
Mercer team researches how to enhance church worship for neurodivergent children
 
              
              
          Life at Mercer
3 things to know about Mercer vs. VMI football game day: Oct. 25, 2025
 
              
              
          Mercer News
Legendary journalist from Macon to discuss new memoir during hometown visit
 
              
              
          Mercer News
Two sophomores chosen as Sullivan Fellows
 
                        
                    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
 
                                                                                        
                                         
                                
                             
     
                                
                             
     
                                
                             
     
                                
                            