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

Mercer News
President Underwood announces plans to return to full-time teaching in the law school

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Underwood led Mercer through tremendous growth and development

People
Perseverance and hard work contribute to success of Mercer Law alumna

Service
Engineering students create enrichment activities for learners at Roberts Academy

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Mercer freshman awarded placement in competitive health professions program

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Sophomore Ellen Jones awarded CDC Lewis Scholars position

Service
Mercerians teach job skills during spring break trip to South Africa

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Students recognized for highest student involvement at Georgia Communication Association conference

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Junior lands coveted Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship

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Sophomore selected for prestigious Amgen Scholars Program

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Julia T. Davis named senior vice president for finance and administration

Life at Mercer
Software engineering graduate students find inspiration in Silicon Valley

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