Each year, 145 students begin their careers in pharmacy here. The average age of our entering class is 24. The percentage of students who are women has increased in recent years to ~70 percent. The minority enrollment is typically between 20 and 30 percent, and international student enrollment between 5 and 10 percent. Over 90% of the student body is drawn from outside the metropolitan Atlanta area; Georgia residents comprise approximately half of students enrolled. Mercer attracts students from all over the U.S. and world. This diversity is another indication of excellence, reputation, and of honored tradition at Mercer University.