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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A+
Extracurriculars A
Community B+
Reviews A
Founded in 1893 in southern Pennsylvania, Mercersburg Academy is a coed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 and one-year postgraduates located less than two hours from Washington, D.C. Our 300-acre campus is home to 447 students from across the country and around the world who benefit from 145 academic courses, 27 varsity sports teams, a robust arts program, a robotics program, two senior capstone programs, an outdoor education program, a global travel program, 30+ student clubs, and more. Mercersburg believes deeply in our call to “Define Yourself Here,” and our faculty and staff provide a transformational education that emphasizes character, intellect, and preparation for college and for life in a global community. The school’s alumni include Fulbright scholars, Medal of Honor recipients, Olympic gold medalists, Academy Award winners, and a Nobel laureate.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$75,500
Enrollment
447
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$389 million
Average SAT Score
1388
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
12
Boarding %
84

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023-2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#14 Brown University 2 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 Georgetown University 2 +

AP Scores

(2018-2019)
Number of students who took AP tests
114
Number of tests taken
152
85%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(52)
Anime Club
Art Club
Asian Student Union
Baking Club
Beyond Borders
Black Student Union
Anime Club
Art Club
Asian Student Union
Baking Club
Beyond Borders
Black Student Union
Blue Key Society
Blue Review
Book Club
Chapel Choir
Chapel Ushers
Chess Club
Climbing Club
Computer Programming Club
Conservative Club
Democrats of Mercersburg
Fifteen
Four-on-the-Floor
French Club
Gamers Club
Green Team
​​​​​​​Jewish Club
Karux
Kuyi Songwriting Club
Latinx/Hispanic Student Union
Magalia
Marshall Literary Society
Math Club
Mercersburg Fitness Club
Mercersburg News
Mindfulness Club
Model Railroad Club
Octet
Our Disabilities and Abilities Club
Photography Club
Poetry Club
Robotics
Ruk
Sixth Man
Ski Club
Stony Batter Players
Student Activities Committee (SAC)
Student Alumni Association (SAA)
True Blue Law Society
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fencing Club
Irving Literary Society
Jazz Band
Physics and Philosophy Club
Ping-Pong Club
Women’s Activist Club
Youth Group
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Arts

(35)
Dance
Music
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Dance
Music
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Acting
Band
Choir
Jazz
Production
Speech
Stagecraft
String
Theater
Voice
Photography
Sculpture
Studio Art
Digital Video
Mixed Media
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Contact Info

http://www.mercersburg.edu
100 Academy Drive Mercersburg, PA 17236
717-328-6173
admission@mercersburg.edu
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1893
Campus Size: 300 acres
Boarding Rate: 84%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Vericant, InitialView
School Code:
TOEFL: 0877
SSAT: 5026
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Frequently Ask Questions about Mercersburg Academy

Tell me a bit about Mercersburg Academy.
Mercersburg Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1893 , and currently has about 447 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.mercersburg.edu.
Does Mercersburg Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Mercersburg Academy also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Mercersburg Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15.32% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 6.76% go to top 25, and about 3.6% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Mercersburg Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Mercersburg Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Mercersburg Academy?
The total fee for Mercersburg Academy in 2024 is $75,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@mercersburg.edu .
Where is Mercersburg Academy located?
Mercersburg Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is Mercersburg Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Mercersburg Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 38 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Mercersburg Academy has been favorited by 833 users.
How do I complete an application for Mercersburg Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Mercersburg Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Mercersburg Academy’s official site: http://www.mercersburg.edu or call them at 717-328-6173.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Mercersburg Academy?
Yes, here are few: Foxcroft School, The Grier School and Saint James School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Mercersburg Academy?
The overall rating for Mercersburg Academy is A.

The section ratings of Mercersburg Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews

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Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022) 636,919
Cost of Living Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport Baltimore-Washington International Airport

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