Mercer University

Mercer University is on a 150-acre campus in the urban setting of Macon, Georgia.

Mercer University Student Activities

Mercer University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Mercer University has fraternities and sororities.

The Mercer University community comes together each year for Mercer Madness, Homecoming and Bearstock - Music event.

Mercer University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Mercer University.

Mercer University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Mercer University students live on campus. In 2022, 76% of undergrads at Mercer University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 24% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Mercer University. There are 3,125 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,941 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 2,898 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Mercer University offers coed housing.

Mercer University Athletics

At Mercer University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Mercer University:

Safety at Mercer University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Mercer University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Mercer University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Mercer University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Mercer University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Mercer University, take Interstate 75 to Macon, GA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.

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Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Mercer University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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