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 a "R2: Doctoral U…
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 a "R2: Doctoral Universities — High research activity".
Former name: Mercer Institute (1833–1837) · Southern School of Pharmacy (1903–1959) · Atlanta Baptist College (1964–1972)
Motto: Scientiis, Artibus, Religioni (Latin)
Motto in English: "Sciences, Arts, and Religion"
Type: Private research university
Established: January 14, 1833
Accreditation: SACS
Religious affiliation: Cooperative Baptist Fellowship · Prior to 2006, Georgia Baptist Convention
Save
Share
More