Mercer University

Mercer University is a private research university in Macon, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1833 as Mercer Institute and gaining university status in 1837, it is the oldest private... Wikipedia

  • Former name:  Mercer Institute (1833–1837), Southern School of Pharmacy (1903–1959), Atlanta Baptist College (1964–1972)
  • Motto:  Scientiis, Artibus, Religioni (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Sciences, Arts, and Religion"
  • Type:  Private research university
  • Established:  January 14, 1833
  • Religious affiliation:  Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Prior to 2006, Georgia Baptist Convention
  • Academic affiliations:  GRA, NAICU, ORAU, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $502 million (2022)
  • President:  William D. Underwood
  • Academic staff:  737 (fall 2023)
  • Students:  9,124 (fall 2023)
  • Undergraduates:  4,807 (fall 2023)
  • Postgraduates:  4,317 (fall 2023)
  • Campus:  Midsize city
  • Other campuses:  Atlanta, Columbus, Lithia Springs, McDonough, Savannah, Warner Robins
  • Colors:  Black and orange
  • Mascot:  Toby, Tot
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS - SoCon, ASUN, SBC
  • Website:  mercer.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo