Mercer College of Pharmacy Ranked Top Private Pharmacy School in the South (tied) by 2026 U.S. News
ATLANTA — Mercer University‘s College of Pharmacy has once again been recognized as the top private pharmacy school in the South (tied), according to the latest 2026 rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
The College is ranked No. 62 overall nationwide, placing Mercer among the top 10 private pharmacy schools in the U.S., a distinction that reinforces its reputation for academic excellence, innovation and student success.
“This continued recognition reflects the strength of our program and the commitment of our faculty, staff, students and alumni,” said Dean Dr. Michael Crouch. “As we approach our 125th anniversary, we continue to focus on our mission to advance health through innovations in teaching, research, patient-centered care and service.”
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“Achieving a top rank signifies a program demonstrates strong performance across key metrics — from faculty resources and research activity to graduate employment and student selectivity — which ultimately serves those seeking the best possible graduate education,” said Dr. LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News.
About Mercer College of Pharmacy
Located in Atlanta, Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy is ranked the top private pharmacy school in the Southeast, according to U.S. News & World Report. The college offers doctoral degrees in pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and pharmaceutical sciences (Ph.D.). Founded in 1903 as the independent Southern School of Pharmacy, the school merged with Mercer University in 1959. With a distinguished faculty of scientists and clinicians, the College of Pharmacy focuses 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. For more information, visit pharmacy.mercer.edu.
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About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With 9,000 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program. www.mercer.edu.
