Mercer University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
2%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Mercer University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.7%(2,125)
Hispanic
7.8%(371)
African American
32.3%(1,536)
Asian
8.2%(389)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
4.2%(201)
Unknown
2.6%(122)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment8,889
International Students2%

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 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.6%(1,680)
Women
65.4%(3,179)

Gender Statistics

Men1,680

19% of total enrollment

Women3,179

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Mercer University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.7%(33)
18-19
31.8%(1,543)
20-21
31.0%(1,507)
22-24
12.3%(600)
25+
24.2%(1,176)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.6%(65)
22-24
29.4%(1,184)
25+
69.0%(2,779)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

45%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Mercer University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.5%(794)
Out-of-State
9.8%(88)
International
1.7%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State794

89% of student body

Out-of-State88

10% of student body

International15

2% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age