Campus & Student Life at Mercer University

Home to about 4,911 undergraduates in 2020, Mercer is a private university located in Macon, Georgia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Mercer offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mercer can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mercer Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Mercer Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Mercer. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mercer Disability Services.

Mercer for the Military

While not a "service academy", Mercer does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mercer Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mercer for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mercer University

Mercer offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mercer University

There were 4,911 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,219 (85.9%). Part-time attendance was 692 (14.1%).

Mercer University is Ranked #907 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mercer is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Mercer #907 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mercer by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mercer Diversity Guide.

Mercer University Competes in the NCAA

Mercer has a total of 256 student athletes, 139 men and 117 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mercer University Athletics