Mercer University was founded in 1833 in Penfield by Georgia Baptists. The school, under the leadership of Baptist minister and spiritual father Adiel Sherwood, was named for Jesse Mercer, a prominent Baptist leader and the first chair of the Mercer Board of Trustees. From its humble beginnings in Penfield, Mercer today is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. The University has more than 8,700 students; 12 schools and colleges – liberal arts and sciences, law, pharmacy, medicine, health professions, business, engineering, education, theology, music, nursing and professional advancement. Our classrooms collide with the real world through interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity
Mercer’s footprint can be found across the globe. The University is committed to leaving a positive and lasting impact on the world, and it’s eager to provide the tools, support and opportunities to help students, faculty and staff in their quests to make a difference. Students from more than 50 countries are enrolled at Mercer, and they are able to expand their perspectives during study abroad and Mercer on Mission experiences overseas as well as service-learning projects in the local community. Mercer students have dedicated 500,000 hours to service projects and volunteerism in the past year.
The university welcomes students from around the globe to study on our campuses. International students, scholars and their dependents who are studying on F-1 and J-1 visas are supported by the Office of International Programs, which offers programs and services to assist and guide international students, scholars and their dependents throughout their time within the United States at Mercer. The office manages the university’s involvement with the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and compliance with immigration regulations.
Mercer’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students in Atlanta, Macon, Regional Academic Centers, and in distance as well as alumni for life. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more.
Classified nationally as a doctoral research university with high research activity, Mercer attracts about $45 million in annual external funding to fuel discovery and innovation. But beyond the financial support for scientific, engineering and health sciences research, the University relentlessly promotes a culture that encourages the search for new knowledge, finds solutions to real-world problems and stimulates creative activity. From undergraduate research to a variety of research and innovation centers and talent incubators, Mercer daily deploys its intellectual capital to make the world a better place.
Location
Georgia (USA)
Student life goes beyond the classroom — balance rigorous academics with membership in a wide range of student organizations and activities. With more than 140 student organizations, there are many ways to get involved at Mercer.
Mercer’s campuses:
- Macon Campus
Mercer’s Macon campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Business, College of Education and School of Music, along with programs for adults through the College of Professional Advancement. The School of Law is located one mile away on Coleman Hill overlooking downtown. Macon-Bibb County is home to more than 150,000 residents and serves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hub of Central Georgia. With a vibrant downtown that embraces independent restaurants, boutique shopping and a burgeoning arts scene.
- Atlanta Campus
Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus is home to the College of Pharmacy, College of Health Professions, School of Theology, College of Nursing and College of Professional Advancement, along with programs of the School of Business, College of Education and the English Language Institute. The campus focuses on graduate and professional programs. Regional Academic Centers (USA) at Mercer also offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs for adults at centers in Douglas County and Henry County. This sprawling city is a business powerhouse and the political center of the state.
- Savannah Campus
What began as a clinical relationship with Savannah’s Memorial Health in 1996 grew into a full-fledged program in 2008 when the Mercer School of Medicine established a four-year MD program at this location. The Savannah campus is housed at Memorial University Medical Center, which serves as a teaching hospital for the medical school. Tift College of Education also offers graduate Educational Leadership programs here. This coastal city is the oldest in Georgia and the epitome of Southern charm. Savannah’s historic squares and streets, which are lined with 18th and 19th century architecture.
- Columbus Campus
Mercer established a clinical campus in Columbus in 2012 when it partnered with the Midtown Medical Center of Columbus Regional Health and St. Francis Hospital. Third- and fourth-year medical students train with the area’s best physicians and actively participate in care delivered in emergency rooms, operating rooms and delivery rooms. The campus is located in the downtown district, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River near the Alabama border. Columbus offers a wide array of activities, from arts and cultural events to outdoor recreation.
School & Faculty
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Law
- Mercer Health Sciences Center
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Nursing
- School of Medicine
- College of Health Professions
- School of Engineering
- College of Education
- School of Theology
- College of Professional Advancement
- School of Music
