Mercer University School of Medicine was founded in 1982 as part of Mercer University, Georgia's oldest private university system, with a mission to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and healthcare needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. It is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and has built a reputation for producing primary care physicians who practice in Georgia, with a large share of graduates remaining in the state.
The school operates with a problem-based learning curriculum and small-group instruction, and its campuses are in Macon, Savannah, Columbus, and Atlanta (via partnership sites). Students train in community hospitals and clinics early and often, gaining hands-on experience in rural and underserved settings. The culture is collaborative and service-oriented, emphasizing community engagement, primary care, and a close relationship between students and faculty.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Macon, Georgia |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Total students | 1,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,000 |
| Room & board | $18,000 |
| Average financial aid | $45,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.70 |
| Regular deadline | November 1 |
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