About us

Mercer University is a private research university with its primary campus in Macon, Georgia. It was founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gained university status in 1837. The main campus of Mercer University sprawls across 150 acres. It comprises 12 academic schools and colleges, six on-campus dining sites, various residence halls, a football and lacrosse complex, and so forth. The total enrolment of Mercer is 8000 plus students, out of whom 13 percent are international students. Therefore, Mercer University is one of the best places to study abroad. The university offers more than 180 undergraduate and master’s programs in diverse disciplines such as education, engineering, law, business, etc. Mercer University is deemed among R1: Doctoral Universities with High Research Activities. Moreover, Mercer University is home to 150 student organizations and 18 athletic teams. Some of the renowned alumni of Mercer University are Griffin Bell, David Bottoms, and Milton Cruz.