Mercer University Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mercer University has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
43.6%(2,381)
Hispanic
7.9%(431)
African American
33.6%(1,832)
Asian
7.9%(429)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
4.2%(231)
Unknown
2.6%(142)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment10,309
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Mercer University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Mercer University has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.1%(1,846)
Women
66.9%(3,725)

Gender Statistics

Men1,846

18% of total enrollment

Women3,725

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mercer University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(33)
18-19
32.9%(1,581)
20-21
31.1%(1,495)
22-24
12.2%(586)
25+
23.1%(1,112)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
1.4%(59)
22-24
30.2%(1,302)
25+
68.4%(2,953)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

46%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mercer University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.9%(891)
Out-of-State
10.7%(108)
International
1.5%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State891

88% of student body

Out-of-State108

11% of student body

International15

1% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age