Mercer University
Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.87
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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 university in the state and enrolls more than 9,000 students in 12 colleges and schools. Mercer is a member of the Georgia Research Alliance. It is classified as "R2: Doctoral Universities — High research activity". Mercer has four…
- Rankings
#17 (Princeton Review)▼
Students Love Their School Teams
Ranked #17 in Students Love Their School Teams (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Student Support
Ranked #21 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Friendliest Students
Ranked #25 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #140 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #364 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source:
1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31207
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