Mercer University is one of America's oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees.

Founded by early 19th century Baptists, Mercer is committed to providing an educational environment that embraces intellectual and religious freedom while affirming values that arise from a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world.

With more than 8,000 students enrolled in 11 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah, and at three Regional Academic Centers around the state, Mercer is consistently ranked among the best institutions in the country by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review.