Mercer University
Profile 2014 – 2015
Mercer University
Profile 2014 – 2015
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 doctorallevel degrees. Founded by early 19th century Baptists, Mercer — while no longer formally denominationally affiliated — remains committed to an educational environment that embraces the historic Baptist principles of intellectual and religious freedom, while affirming values that arise from a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world. With more than 8,500 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah; three medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at four Regional Academic Centers around the state, Mercer is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. News & World Report, which in 2014 named Mercer as the No. 1 Best Value in the South. Our more than 71,000 alumni are making important contributions to their professions and communities throughout Georgia, the Southeast and the world. While offering a breadth of programs found at much larger universities, Mercer maintains an intimate, student-focused culture more characteristic of smaller liberal arts colleges. Mercer’s uniqueness is found in the way the University integrates five defining components of its mission: Liberal Learning, Professional Knowledge, Discovery, Service to Humankind and Community.
Degrees Awarded in 2013 – 2014
Atlanta Macon Centers Total Bachelor’s Master’s D.Min. D.N.P. Pharm.D. D.P.T. Ed.S. J.D. M.D. M.Div. Ph.D. (Education) Ph.D. (Nursing) Ph.D. (Pharmacy) Ph.D. (Penfield)
175 460 338 973 525 157 95 777 9 0 0 9 6 0 0 6 132 0 0 132 37 0 0 37 11 0 27 38 0 143 0 143 0 48 51 99 40 0 0 40 23 0 20 43 6 0 0 6 14 0 0 14 1 0 0 1
TOTAL
979 808 531 2,318
About Mercer President — William D. Underwood Schools and Colleges • College of Liberal Arts • Walter F. George School of Law • Mercer Health Sciences Center – School of Medicine – College of Pharmacy – College of Heath Professions – Georgia Baptist College of Nursing • School of Engineering • Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics • Tift College of Education • James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology • Penfield College of Mercer University • Townsend School of Music
Teaching Hospitals
• The Medical Center, Navicent Health, Macon • Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah • The Medical Center, Columbus • St. Francis Hospital, Columbus
University Partnerships • Center for Health and Learning with Piedmont Healthcare, Atlanta • Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Warner Robins
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Enrollment • 8,557 students • Students come from 43 states and 64 foreign countries • 87 percent of students come from Georgia
Faculty and Staff — 1,619 Campuses Macon — Mercer’s Macon campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine, School of Engineering, Stetson School of Business and Economics, Tift College of Education and Townsend School of Music, along with programs for working adults through Penfield College of Mercer University. Walter F. George School of Law is located one mile away on Coleman Hill overlooking downtown. Macon is a city of 90,000 residents that serves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hub of Central Georgia. Atlanta — Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus is home to the College of Pharmacy, College of Health Professions, McAfee School of Theology, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and Penfield College of Mercer University, along with programs of the Stetson School of Business and Economics, Tift College of Education and the English Language Institute. The campus focuses on graduate and professional programs. Savannah — Savannah is home to Mercer’s four-year M.D. program of the School of Medicine. Regional Academic Centers — Mercer offers degree programs for working adults at centers in Eastman, Douglas County, Henry County and Newnan. Columbus — The School of Medicine in 2012 opened a clinical site in Columbus for third- and fourth-year students.
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College of Liberal Arts Macon — The oldest of the University’s academic units, the College of Liberal Arts is Mercer’s academic cornerstone. The College offers an array of baccalaureate programs in the humanities, fine arts, sciences and social sciences. A unique offering of the College is the Great Books Program, which provides students the opportunity of focused study of the classic writers and thinkers of the Western world. In 2013, the College received an endowment gift from Thomas C. and Ramona E. McDonald of Vancouver, Wash., for the newly renamed McDonald Center for America’s Founding Principles. The Center was established in 2008 to supplement the liberal arts program with a redoubled commitment to the foundational texts and ideas that have shaped Western Civilization and the American political order. Programming includes an annual lecture series, which was endowed in by A.V. Elliot of Macon in 2012, high school teacher workshops, postdoctoral teaching fellowships and undergraduate research fellowships. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science.
Walter F. George School of Law Macon — Founded in 1873, Mercer’s Walter F. George School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and the first in the state of Georgia accredited by the American Bar Association. Mercer Law School’s educational philosophy is based on a commitment to preparing
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students for high-quality, general practice in a day-to-day learning environment that is both supportive and professional. Mercer Law is a two-time recipient of the prestigious ABA Gambrell Professionalism Award for excellence and innovation in ethics and professionalism throughout the curriculum. With an enrollment of approximately 430 students, taught by an outstanding faculty, Mercer Law School is nationally recognized for its programs in legal writing, moot court, experiential education and ethics and professionalism. Degrees Offered — Juris Doctor, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (joint degree), LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Federal Criminal Practice and Procedure.
Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Douglas County Center and Henry County Center — Established in 1984, Mercer University’s Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics is named for Eugene W. Stetson, a 1901 Mercer graduate and business pioneer who leveraged the first major buyout in corporate history. Over the past 80 years, Mercer has granted over 12,000 business degrees, and many of its graduates hold senior leadership positions in companies around the world. Mercer’s business school delivers careerfocused business education programs and develops entrepreneurial leaders and responsible global citizens. It holds accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which places it among the top five percent of all top business schools worldwide. Mercer’s business school has been recognized by the Princeton Review as No. 3 for “Greatest Opportunity for Women” and one of its “Best Business Schools.” In addition, it has been recognized among the “Top 15 Schools in the Nation for Marketing and Accounting.” Most recently the Evening MBA was ranked among the top 200 MBA programs in the country at 174th by U.S. News and World Report. To learn more, visit business.mercer.edu. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Business Administration, Full-Time (One-Year) MBA, Evening MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA, Professional MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Science in Business Analytics. Certificate programs are offered through the school’s Center for Executive Education.
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School of Engineering Macon — Mercer’s innovative and academically challenging engineering and engineering-related programs provide students with a comprehensive education, featuring a solid foundation in mathematics and sciences, a core engineering curriculum, a range of courses in engineering specialties and a strong emphasis on communication technologies. The School of Engineering marked its 25th anniversary in 2010 and continues to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top three master’s-degree-level engineering schools in the Southeast. Known for its breadth of instruction in its undergraduate program and its five-year joint bachelor’s and master’s degree program, Mercer combines technical education with hands-on laboratory experience. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Engineering with specialties in biomedical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial and mechanical engineering; Bachelor of Science (industrial management and technical communication); Master of Science in Engineering (biomedical, computer, electrical, engineering management, environmental, mechanical and software); Master of Science (environmental systems, software systems, technology management and technical communication).
Tift College of Education Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Centers — Mercer’s Tift College of Education prepares more professional educators than any other private institution in Georgia. It offers certificate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees for initial certification, teacher preparation and educational leadership. Tift College of Education is NCATE/CAEP accredited and offers programs approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Guided by the conceptual framework of the “Transforming Practitioner,” the College supports those who aspire to grow professionally throughout their careers, while also seeking to transform the lives of students. Programs are offered on the Macon and Atlanta campuses, as well as
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regional academic centers in Douglas County, Henry County, Newnan and Eastman. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Specialist in Education and Doctor of Philosophy. The College also provides programs leading to teacher certification for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Townsend School of Music and for post-baccalaureate students.
James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology Atlanta — Established in 1996, McAfee School of Theology brings Jesse Mercer’s founding vision of providing students with a classical and theological education full circle as it prepares students for the ministry. McAfee shares Jesse Mercer’s concern that churches have pastor-leaders who understand Scripture and can clearly articulate their Christian beliefs. The School offers master’s and doctoral degrees, along with a growing number of ministerial concentrations. The innovative, fullyintegrated curriculum is taught by nationally recognized scholars who are committed Christians. Along with a network of partner churches, McAfee is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Degrees Offered — Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry; dual degrees: Master of Divinity/Master of Business Administration, Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (non-profit).
Penfield College of Mercer University Macon, Atlanta and Centers — Penfield College of Mercer University is committed to serving adult learners and currently enrolls more than 1,300 students. Undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs are offered to working adult students seeking professional advancement into leadership roles in and beyond their communities. Educational programs provide students with distinctive, multidisciplinary programs that integrate theory and practice. The College also offers general education and elective courses for various colleges and schools at Mercer. Programs are offered on Mercer’s campuses in Atlanta and
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Macon, as well as regional academic centers in Douglas County, Henry County, Newnan and Eastman. To learn more, visit penfield.mercer.edu. Undergraduate Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Informatics (health informatics, web development and human computer interaction, and general informatics), B.S. in Public Safety Leadership (criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency services), B.S. in Social Science in Human Services (mental health, social services, and substance abuse services), Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Organizational Leadership, B.A.S. in Human Resources Administration and Development (administration, training and development), Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (communications, historical studies, literary studies, religious studies, and individualized major), Nursing Preparation (non-degree). Graduate Degrees Offered — Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. in Human Services, M.S. in Organizational Leadership (health care leadership, non-profit leadership, and organizational development and change), M.S. in School Counseling, Education Specialist in School Counseling, Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, Dual Master of Divinity/M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Dual Master of Divinity/ M.S. in Organizational Leadership.
Townsend School of Music Macon — Townsend School of Music is nationally recognized for its artist faculty, award-winning students, wide range of performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. Townsend offers a thorough and rigorous curriculum, providing a conservatory-quality music education within a university environment. Students benefit from small class sizes and individual instruction from faculty who regularly perform on campus and at major national and international venues. Specialized music programs include the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Church Music Studies and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Degrees Offered – Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in an Outside Field, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Master of Music in Church Music, Master of Music in Conducting, Master of Music in Performance and Master of Music in Collaborative Piano (vocal or instrumental).
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Mercer Health Sciences Center The Mercer Health Sciences Center, a multi-campus academic health center encompassing the School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and College of Health Professions, was launched July 1, 2012. The Health Sciences Center enrolls approximately 2,000 students, employs more than 400 full-time faculty and staff, and graduates more than 500 physicians, nurses and nurse educators as well as family nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, family therapists, public health professionals and biomedical scientists each year.
School of Medicine Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Columbus — The School of Medicine was established in 1982 to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. The Mercer School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine program utilizes a problem-based education that provides early patient care experiences. The School’s academic environment fosters the development of clinical problem-solving and instills in each student an awareness of the place of the basic medical sciences in medical practice. The School of Medicine operates two fouryear campuses. Following their second year, students participate in core clinical clerkships at the School’s primary teaching hospitals: The Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon, Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah and The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. Other degree programs offered at the School of Medicine’s Macon campus include Master of Family Therapy, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences and
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Ph.D. and Psy.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology. In Atlanta, the School of Medicine offers the Master of Family Therapy degree and both clinical medical psychology programs.
College of Pharmacy Atlanta — The College of Pharmacy continues to build on its rich history, tradition of excellence, and legacy of caring by offering quality degree programs that provide students with the necessary education and skills for their careers in pharmacy. Mercer is ranked fourth among private pharmacy schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of more than 600 students and a distinguished faculty of basic scientists and clinicians, the College houses seven centers focusing on research, teaching, and learning. The College’s motto, “A Tradition of Excellence – A Legacy of Caring,” frames its philosophy of providing excellent academic programs in an environment where every student matters and every person counts. Degrees Offered — Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration.
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing Atlanta — Nationally recognized Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the oldest nursing program in Georgia, is grounded in its heritage of educating students to provide superior nursing care. All undergraduate nursing students are members of the National Student Nurses Association, thus providing them superior leadership and professional development opportunities. Mercer’s renowned nursing faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing the institution’s vision of being nationally recognized for academic excellence and the development of professional nurses committed to scholarship, leadership, practice, research and service. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure and RN-BSN Completion Track), Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of
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Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Students interested in applying have the opportunity to complete two years of the program in Macon, then apply to complete nursing coursework (the junior and senior years) in Atlanta.
College of Health Professions Atlanta — The College of Health Professions is part of the Mercer Health Sciences Center and is composed of three departments: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health. The College offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree, and master’s degrees in physician assistant studies (M.M.Sc.) and public health (M.P.H.). In addition to its degree offerings, the College offers post-professional residencies and fellowships. With an overall enrollment of more than 350 students, the College seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals and society through excellence in teaching, research and service. Macon — The Public Health Bachelor’s program is now offered in Macon. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health.
Mercer University Libraries The mission of the Mercer University Libraries is to serve as learning-centered gateways of information resources through robust collections and innovative, technology-rich patron services to support the educational, research and service endeavors of the University community. The Mercer libraries offer a wide range of print, non-print and electronic resources, including large collections of electronic books and journals available to Mercerians from any location. The Mercer University Libraries are actively engaged in the academic enterprise through teaching research and information skills in the classroom, providing effective oneon-one research assistance, consulting with faculty on designed research assignments and offering liaison support and activities to build strong ties between the library and the academic community. The libraries offer computer support for research, writing and printing, as well as mixed study environments — soft seating gathering spots for
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meeting friends, quiet areas for individual work and group study rooms for collaborative work on projects. The Libraries in Numbers (2013 – 2014): • 105,000 items checked out • 13,000 reference questions asked • 440,000 patrons coming into the libraries Our Collections:
• 750,000 books and bound journal volumes • 100,000 e-books • 120,000 full text electronic journals • 12,500 audiovisual items • 2.5 million microform
Libraries Serving Mercer Students: • Jack Tarver Library, Macon • Monroe F. Swilley Jr. Library, Atlanta • Regional Academic Center Library Services supporting programs in Henry County, Douglas County, Eastman and Newnan • Medical Library and Peyton T. Anderson Learning Resource Center in the School of Medicine, Macon • Health Sciences Library at Memorial University Medical Center, serving as a partner resource for the Savannah campus • Furman Smith Law Library in the Walter F. George School of Law, Macon
Tift College Scholars Mercer University has partnered with the Tift College Alumnae Association to preserve the legacy of Tift College — a Baptist women’s college in Forsyth that merged with Mercer in 1986 — through the Tift College Scholars Program. The program honors a select group of young women at Mercer with scholarships and inclusion in one of the University’s most distinguished scholastic organizations. A committee of Tift College alumnae interviews and selects the scholars from applicants who meet the University’s high academic standards. A Tift Scholar is known for her intellect, spirituality, commitment and dedication to her school, family, church and community. A Tift Scholar is awarded a bronze medallion, signifying her selection and participation in the program. Tift Scholars are an important part of the enduring legacy that began at Tift College more than 160 years ago.
International Programs The Office of International Programs manages the International Student and Scholar Services Program (F-1 Visa and J-1 Visa Advising), the Study Abroad Program, the English Language Institute and other
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forms of student and faculty exchange programs. Through the Office of International Programs, Mercer students have study-abroad and service-learning opportunities in more than 20 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The Office of International Programs is located on both the Macon and Atlanta campuses.
Mercer On Mission Mercer On Mission offers transformational experiences for Mercer students through participation in high-impact, international servicelearning opportunities. In 2014, Mercer On Mission teams traveled to Cambodia, Ecuador, Belize, Honduras, Liberia, South Africa, Uganda, Vietnam and Armenia. The five-week summer program, designed for undergraduate students, includes two weeks of study on the Macon campus and three weeks abroad.
ROTC The Mercer University ROTC unit was activated in 1947. Today, the program commissions officers into any of 16 basic U.S. Army branches and into the active Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard. With military science instruction and associated activities, ROTC basic courses are open to all students as electives and without obligation. The courses aim to develop leadership and managerial potential, provide an understanding of the requirements and organization for national security and instill a strong sense of personal integrity and individual responsibility.
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The Executive Forum, Presented by BB&T Established in 1979, The Executive Forum, presented by BB&T, is Georgia’s premier business enrichment program. An outreach program of the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics and the Office of University Advancement, the Forum is a resource for working professionals in Macon and Atlanta. The Forum provides an opportunity for its membership of more than 200 businesses, corporations, professional organizations and individuals to hear from some of the country’s most sought-after speakers while networking with other business professionals. Past speakers include Tom Ridge, Nancy Grace, Frank Luntz, Herman Cain, Anderson Cooper, Bob Dole, George Tenet, Bob Woodward, Arthur Laffer, Juan Williams, Newt Gingrich, Dick Vitale, George Bodenheimer and Steve Forbes.
The Grand Opera House The Grand Opera House, a performing arts center of Mercer University, is a historic, 1,000-seat theater located in downtown Macon. The Grand Opera House is Central Georgia’s sole presenter of professional/touring Broadway performances. In addition to the Butler Lexus Broadway Series and the GrandKids Arts Education Series that serves thousands of elementary, middle and high school students each year, The Grand presents concerts, comedy and dance, and hosts a variety of special events and performances. It is also the performance home of the Macon Symphony Orchestra, Nutcracker of Middle Georgia and the Macon Civic Club Revue.
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Mercer Engineering Research Center Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), an operating unit of Mercer University, employs more than 190 engineers, scientists, logisticians and support staff collectively possessing a broad range of expertise in scientific and engineering disciplines. The Center provides engineering, scientific investigation, logistics and management support and educational services to a broad range of government and commercial customers. The diversity of expertise of MERC’s staff and its integrated product team approach increases efficiency and cost effectiveness while creating a unique environment for research, development, design and analysis. Since its inception in 1987, MERC has exceeded $390 million in contract awards. MERC also offers internship opportunities for Mercer students who work closely with MERC engineers and scientists in a broad range of areas supplying support in the execution of client contracts. This handson experience allows Mercer students to add depth to their education while gaining a better understanding of expertise provided to customers and clients in solving real-world problems.
Mercer University Press Mercer University Press has published more than 1,400 books since its establishment in 1979. It publishes approximately 30 to 32 books each year in the areas of religion, philosophy, Southern history, regional studies and creative writing. The Press holds membership in the Association of American University Presses.
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University Athletics Mercer University is the only NCAA Division I private institution in Georgia and competes in the historic Southern Conference. In the 2013 – 2014 academic year, 74.8 percent of Mercer student-athletes achieved a grade-point-average of 3.0 or better. The grade-point-average for all student-athletes for the year was 3.297. Mercer’s 17 intercollegiate teams include men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis; and women’s basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, sand volleyball, track and volleyball. Other members of the Southern Conference include: Chattanooga, East Tennessee State, Furman, North Carolina – Greensboro, Samford, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina and Wofford.
University Center The 230,000-square-foot University Center (UC) serves as the focal point of activity for students, faculty and staff on the Macon campus. Along with housing a full schedule of activities from varsity and
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intramural sports and wellness and recreation programs to social gatherings, the UC also serves as a place to meet, grab a quick lunch and catch up on e-mails. A major feature of the building is the 3,200-seat Hawkins Arena, home of the Mercer Bears basketball and volleyball teams. Other features include Bear Rock CafĂŠ, food court, fitness center, varsity athletic team rooms, athletic offices, Griffin B. Bell Board Room, Presidents Dining Room and Heritage Hall. The Mercer Wellness Program at the UC offers fitness classes for all ability levels. Students, faculty and staff combine fitness and fun with cardio kickboxing, ballroom dancing, yoga, aerobics, weight training and martial arts. An indoor track overlooks three intramural courts, and the well-equipped fitness center overlooks the indoor lap pool, where students can enjoy a swim or take an aqua aerobics class.
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Alumni More than 71,000 Mercer alumni, including graduates of Tift College, live in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries. The Mercer University Alumni Association, governed by a National Board of Directors and an Alumni Board of Directors for each college and school, seeks to promote the commitment of alumni to the University. The Association sponsors events each year, including Homecoming on the Macon campus and “Mercer Mingles” in cities where alumni live.
Educational Partnerships Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WRALC) is the largest entity housed at Robins Air Force Base. In 1983, WRALC and Mercer began discussions about the critical need for engineers at WRALC. As a result, the University established the School of Engineering in 1985 and Mercer Engineering Research Center in 1987. The educational partnership was formally renewed in 2009. The relationship continues to grow with the addition of Mercer’s Science and Engineering Building, which opened in fall 2007. Today, Mercer is WRALC’s largest source of entry-level engineers.
Center for Health and Learning Piedmont Healthcare and Mercer University have formed a partnership called the Center for Health and Learning which provides opportunities for collaboration, primarily in the health sciences. In 2005, the first initiative of the Center for Health and Learning was the establishment of the Piedmont Nursing Scholars program, which was designed to address the critical shortage of nurses in Georgia. Other collaborations include the establishment of a Master of Family Therapy program at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, which is offered through the
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auspices of the School of Medicine. This is the only accredited master’slevel family therapy degree offered in Atlanta. Piedmont Healthcare is a primary clinical rotation partner for Mercer’s Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy and Nursing programs, and Mercer provides leadership training for clinicians and physicians through programs provided by the Stetson School of Business and Economics and Penfield College.
Enrollment Fall 2014 Total....................................................................................... 8,557 Undergraduate .................................................................... 4,571 Graduate............................................................................. 2,309 Professional ........................................................................ 1,783
Financial Data 2014 Market Endowment .......................................... $256,919,032 2014 Property Plant and Equipment .......................... $250,443,063 FY 2015 Budget......................................................... $229,051,953
2013 – 2014 Gifts and Grants Voluntary Support (gifts and grants from all sources)..................... $52,890,205.45 Private Gifts ............................................................ $18,506,126.06 Total Number of Donors .......................................................... 7,983 Alumni Donors ........................................................................ 4,225
2014 – 2015 Macon Undergraduate Costs Undergraduate Tuition......................................................... $33,780 Average Undergraduate Room and Board ........................... $10,678
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Frequently Called Numbers Macon Admissions — Undergraduate (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/ Engineering)...................................................... (478) 301-2650, (800) 840-8577 Admissions (Regional Academic Centers)......................................... (877) 840-8599 Admissions (School of Law) ............................................................. (478) 301-2605 Admissions (School of Medicine)...................................................... (478) 301-2524 Admissions (Graduate Engineering).................................................. (478) 301-2347 Alumni Services ............................................................................... (478) 301-2173 Athletics........................................................................................... (478) 301-2994 Bookstore ........................................................................................ (478) 301-2945 Bursar’s Office ................................................................................. (478) 301-1111 Dean, College of Liberal Arts ............................................................ (478) 301-2915 Dean, School of Engineering ............................................................ (478) 301-2459 Dean, School of Law ........................................................................ (478) 301-2601 Dean, School of Medicine................................................................. (478) 301-5570 Dean, Stetson School of Business and Economics............................ (478) 301-2832 Dean, Tift College of Education......................................................... (478) 301-5397 Dean, Townsend School of Music..................................................... (478) 301-5639 Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance .................. (478) 301-2710 Family Health Center........................................................................ (478) 633-5500 Financial Planning — Undergraduate (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/Engineering/ McDuffie Center for Strings/Music).............................................. (478) 301-2670 Financial Planning (Regional Academic Centers)............................... (478) 301-5381 Financial Planning (School of Law) .................................................. (478) 301-5902 Financial Planning (School of Medicine)............................................ (478) 301-2853 Human Resources............................................................................ (478) 301-2786 Library, School of Law...................................................................... (478) 301-2612 Library, School of Medicine .............................................................. (478) 301-4056 Marketing Communications ............................................................. (478) 301-4024 Mercer Medicine.............................................................................. (478) 301-4111 Mercer Ticket Sales ......................................................................... (478) 301-5470 Mercer University Press ................................................................... (478) 301-2880 Mercer Police................................................................................... (478) 301-2970 President’s Office ............................................................................ (478) 301-2500 Provost............................................................................................. (478) 301-2110 Registrar (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/ Engineering/McDuffie Center for Strings/Music) ......................... (478) 301-2680 Registrar (School of Law) ................................................................. (478) 301-2620 Residence Life ................................................................................. (478) 301-2687 ROTC ............................................................................................... (478) 301-2997 Senior Vice President and General Counsel ...................................... (478) 301-2771 Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management .......................... (478) 301-2650 Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications and Chief of Staff ........................................................................ (478) 301-5700 Senior Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies ........................................................... (478) 301-2024 Senior Vice President for University Advancement............................ (478) 301-2715
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Student Activities ............................................................................. Student Loans.................................................................................. Tarver Library Administrative Offices................................................ University Advancement................................................................... University Advancement (toll free) .................................................... Vice President for Student Life .........................................................
(478) 301-2868 (478) 301-2407 (478) 301-2961 (478) 301-2715 (800) 837-2911 (478) 301-2685
Mercer Engineering Research Center MERC – Warner Robins .................................................................... (478) 953-6800
Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus, Atlanta Admissions (Penfield College/College of Education/ School of Business)..................................................................... Admissions (College of Nursing)....................................................... Admissions (College of Pharmacy) ................................................... Admissions (School of Theology) ..................................................... Alumni Services ............................................................................... Assistant to President ...................................................................... Bookstore ........................................................................................ Bursar.............................................................................................. Dean, College of Pharmacy .............................................................. Dean, Penfield College ..................................................................... Dean, College of Health Professions ................................................ Dean, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing ......................................... Dean, McAfee School of Theology .................................................... English Language Institute ............................................................... Human Resources............................................................................ Mercer Police .................................................................................. Registrar .......................................................................................... Senior Vice President – Atlanta ........................................................ Student Financial Planning............................................................... Swilley Library ................................................................................. Tift College of Education (Educational Leadership) ........................... University Advancement (toll free) ....................................................
(800) 548-7115 (678) 547-6700 (678) 547-6232 (678) 547-6474 (678) 547-6420 (678) 547-6395 (678) 547-6350 (678) 547-6121 (678) 547-6304 (678) 547-6028 (678) 547-6391 (678) 547-6798 (678) 547-6470 (678) 547-6375 (678) 547-6155 (678) 547-6358 (678) 547-6263 (678) 547-6397 (678) 547-6444 (678) 547-6282 (678) 547-6550 (800) 837-2905
Regional Academic Centers Douglas County Center..................................................................... Eastman Center................................................................................ Henry County Center ....................................................................... Macon Center................................................................................... Newnan Center ................................................................................ Regional Academic Center Admissions (toll free) ..............................
(678) 547-6200 (478) 301-5105 (678) 547-6100 (478) 301-2980 (678) 547-6554 (877) 840-8599
Savannah Campus Admissions (School of Medicine)...................................................... (912) 350-1723 Senior Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, School of Medicine ............................ (912) 350-1707
Columbus (School of Medicine) ................................................. (706) 223-5119
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Mercer University’s mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower and to serve.
MACON | ATLANTA | SAVANNAH Columbus, Douglas County, Eastman, Henry County, Newnan, Warner Robins 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia 31207 1-800-MERCERU
www.mercer.edu