Mercer University

Where everyone majors in changing the world

Mercer University challenges students to ask difficult questions, put action to their ideas, and make the world a better place. We push the boundaries and never settle for the status quo. Have a creative business idea? Bring it to life in our Innovation Center. Passionate about serving others? Then volunteer in the local community. Why wait four years to make an impact? At Mercer University, your time is now. With a history of more than 180 years, Mercer University prepares students to seek lives of meaning and purpose—finding fulfillment in their work and making a difference in their communities.

Academics
Choose from more than 70 undergraduate majors, and if you’re interested in a graduate or professional program, select a pre-professional track to work with an advisor who will help you prepare for that next step. You'll also find incredible opportunities to get involved with faculty-mentored research, even as an undergrad. 

Campus life
As a student at Mercer, you’ll get personal attention from your professors and quickly build a community among your peers on campus. With 165 student organizations, you’re sure to find a way to get involved. Run for office in student government, join an intramural team, or turn your interest into a new campus organization.

Service
A culture of service learning permeates the Mercer experience, and we encourage students to use their education to improve the world around them. More than any other program, Mercer On Mission epitomizes our commitment to meet the needs of humanity. This distinctive opportunity combines service and study abroad in a life-changing experience for students. When you fit an amputee in Vietnam with a custom prosthetic or install a water purification system to provide drinking water for a sub-Saharan village in Africa, you’ll understand what it means to be a Mercerian.

Athletics
There’s no other feeling like standing as one among a sea of orange and black with the game on the line. The Mercer Bears compete in 18 men’s and women’s NCAA Division I sports as members of the historic Southern Conference, so you’ll have something to cheer about all year long. And our student-athletes are just as successful in the classroom as they are under the lights. In fact, for 10 straight years, the Mercer Bears have won the Barrett-Bonner Award, placing the highest percentage of student-athletes on the Southern Conference academic honor roll.

It's easy to find your fit in a place like this!
Located in the heart of Georgia, Macon provides a community where Bears can flourish. When your surroundings are this inspiring, it's easy to feel right at home. It’s no surprise that publications like The Princeton Review have named Mercer’s campus one of the most beautiful in the United States. The stunning blend of historic architecture and vibrant green spaces creates an unforgettable backdrop for your college experience. This isn't just a place to learn; it's a place to live, connect, and build lasting memories, making it simple to find your community.