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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
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Current school
Tuition
$78,900
Enrollment
452
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$422 million
Average SAT Score
1388
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
12
Boarding %
84
Matriculation
College Matriculation
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| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 2 |
| Art #8 | Pratt Institute | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
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Summer School
(2026)Boys Lacrosse Camp
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Program Overview
Mercersburg Academy Boys’ Lacrosse Camp welcomes players of all abilities for a comprehensive skill-building experience that will leave players feeling confident and prepared to compete at the next level. The camp focuses on skill development and improvement, from fundamental stickwork to advanced attacking and defending methods.
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Start Date 2026.6.28-7.1
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Tuition $400 / $450
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Mercersburg Academy Boys’ Lacrosse Camp welcomes players of all abilities for a comprehensive skill-building experience that will leave players feeling confident and prepared to compete at the next level. The camp focuses on skill development and improvement, from fundamental stickwork to advanced attacking and defending methods.
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Tuition Notes $400 (commuter)
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Mercersburg Academy Girls’ Lacrosse Camp welcomes players of all abilities for a comprehensive skill-building experience that will leave players feeling confident and prepared to compete at the next level. The camp focuses on skill development and improvement, from fundamental stickwork to advanced attacking and defending methods.
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Ages / Grades 10-15 years old
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Tuition $400 / $450
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The Mercersburg Academy Squash Camp is designed for intermediate level squash players with a Clublocker rating between 3.0 and 5.0. Our experienced coaching staff, with over a decade of expertise both domestically and internationally, brings valuable insights from working with beginners to world-class athletes. Campers will receive personalized instruction focused on technique, tactics, and the key physical and mental skills needed for success on the court.
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Duration 1 weeks
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Start Date 2026.6.28-7.3
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Ages / Grades 11-16 years old
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Tuition $400 / $450
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Mercersburg Swim Camp is dedicated to improving students’ techniques and helping them develop as swimmers both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced more than 30 Olympians and brings a tradition of excellence to their summer program.
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Start Date Session 1- 2026.6.14-18 Session 2- 2026.6.21-25
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Ages / Grades 9-16 years old
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Tuition $400 / $450
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Our Theater Camp offers a chance for participants to blend theater, vocal/musical training, and dance. A series of guest artists and instructors will challenge students’ creativity while also concentrating on safe technique and building healthy personal rehearsal practices. We meet each student at their current skill level to ensure that every participant, whether new to the stage or a veteran, is challenged and supported.
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Duration 2 weeks
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Start Date 2026.6.21-7.3
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Ages / Grades 11-16 years old
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Tuition $1,850 / $2,050
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Academics
AP Scores
(2018-2019)Number of students who took AP tests
114
Number of tests taken
152
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Anime Club
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Art Club
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Asian Student Union
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Baking Club
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Beyond Borders
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Black Student Union
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Anime Club
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Art Club
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Asian Student Union
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Baking Club
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Beyond Borders
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Black Student Union
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Blue Key Society
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Blue Review
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Book Club
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Chapel Choir
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Chapel Ushers
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Chess Club
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Climbing Club
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Computer Programming Club
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Conservative Club
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Democrats of Mercersburg
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Fifteen
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Four-on-the-Floor
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French Club
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Gamers Club
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Green Team
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Jewish Club
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Karux
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Kuyi Songwriting Club
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Latinx/Hispanic Student Union
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Magalia
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Marshall Literary Society
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Math Club
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Mercersburg Fitness Club
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Mercersburg News
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Mindfulness Club
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Model Railroad Club
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Octet
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Our Disabilities and Abilities Club
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Photography Club
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Poetry Club
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Robotics
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Ruk
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Sixth Man
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Ski Club
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Stony Batter Players
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Student Activities Committee (SAC)
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Student Alumni Association (SAA)
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True Blue Law Society
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Fencing Club
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Irving Literary Society
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Jazz Band
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Physics and Philosophy Club
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Ping-Pong Club
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Women’s Activist Club
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Youth Group
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Arts
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Dance
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Music
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Painting
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Dance
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Painting
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Acting
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Band
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Choir
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Jazz
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Production
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Speech
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Stagecraft
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String
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Theater
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Voice
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Basic Info
Application Info
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 452 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.mercersburg.edu.
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, 21.1% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 24.77% go to top 25, and about 8.26% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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
$78,900 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 .
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 42 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Mercersburg Academy has been favorited by 833 users.
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.
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?
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
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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Population (2022)
636,919
Cost of Living
Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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