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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8,945
Total student enrollment
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2,145
Faculty and staff members
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41
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
People
Alumnus works to develop new cancer treatments
Mercer News
Mercer selected as inaugural student co-design team by Campus Compact
People
From fifth grade dream to future rural pediatrician
People
Honeywell engineer learned communication skills, curiosity from Mercer
Life at Mercer
Hair care club encourages students to celebrate their natural hair
Discovery and Innovation
Mercer professors develop international standard for detecting lead in new paint
People
Music alumnus receives national recognition for library work
People
Theology student weaves storytelling into pastoral, historical work
People
Professor earns EXPy Award for computer science initiatives at home and abroad
Mercer News
McEachern Art Center opens summer exhibition, relaunches membership program
Mercer News
Mercer makes list of top schools for graphic design program
Mercer News
Mercer scholar-athletes post record year in the classroom
At Mercer, I have had the immense privilege of having people that have guided me and built me up to where I feel as though I can be that guide light for someone else.
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