ACADEMY
MERCERSBURG
A MESSAGE TO
Students
Mercersburg Academy is a place to express yourself. We exist to help young people like you discover who they are and take advantage of boundless opportunities on our campus. It really is that simple. Mercersburg won’t tell you who you should be—instead, we’ll invite you to define who you are while you’re here. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
At Mercersburg, you’ll be challenged to set and reach goals, to take risks, and to explore interests new and old. You’ll be able to accelerate at your own academic pace as our teachers guide and inspire you. The courses here are lively, relevant, and engaging. College counseling and a senior capstone experience will allow you to head boldly in any direction following graduation.
This community relies on everyone making positive contributions and embracing a shared purpose rooted in trust and respect. From the oval Harkness tables in many classrooms to the playing fields, stage, dining hall, and dorm rooms, our distinctive culture shines through. Get to know us and see for yourself why Mercersburg Academy is a place where your story is free to unfold.
Liam Chatterton Dean of Enrollment ManagementA MESSAGE TO
Parents
Going to boarding school is a life-changing adventure for you and your child. I’ve heard this sentiment affirmed time and again from parents who have chosen to enroll their child at Mercersburg. Our community encourages and enables students to seize new opportunities, to grow in character and intellect, to forge lifelong friendships, and to confront the evolving challenges of an unpredictable future—whether those challenges are global health crises, economic disruptions, international conflicts, or others.
Now more than ever, we must provide every young adult with an education that equips them to be resilient in the face of adversity, responsive when confronted with need, and relentless in the pursuit of their dreams. Every day Mercersburg strives to foster an environment where students can mature into critical thinkers, collaborators, leaders, and agents of change in the world.
So please, be in touch to learn more, and see that Mercersburg is one of the finest proving grounds for college and for life. We will walk alongside your child as they discover who they are and who they want to become.
Zach Swope Director of AdmissionSOMETHING DIFFERENT
Made for You
Mercersburg Academy is a boarding school like no other. Our unique culture ensures you’ll fit right in. Your teachers have a penchant for making class interesting and for inspiring you to try new things. Above all, we promise you’ll never be bored. Our breathtaking campus is brimming with arts, athletics, clubs, and student activities sure to spark passions and take you in exciting directions. So don’t wait to see what might happen— start creating your story here.
Founded in 1893 | Mercersburg, PA | Grades 9-12 and PG 446 Students | Coed Boarding and Day
Run With It
Find the real you.
Destination Perfect
Room to think, explore, and grow.
Comfort Level
Everybody fits in.
Your Place Is Set
Live, learn, eat, play—together.
Take Charge
Chart your academic path. How fast do you want to go?
On Your Side
Master teachers invest in your success.
Ahead of the Curve
Skills for today and tomorrow.
Burning Bright
You’ll be a part of traditions stretching back to 1893.
Energize
Stretch your artistic side.
Got
Game? 27 sports teams. Give one a try.
Second Home
Your dorm is your castle.
Unwind
Let’s talk. No apps required.
9 music, dance, and theatre groups VARSITY TEAMS 27 $9 MILLION FINANCIAL AID BUDGET Glance Glance AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 12 12 4 YEAR COLLEGE COUNSELING program with SAT/ACT tutoring 446 STUDENTS 446 32 states 46 countries & STUDENTS REPRESENT
in southern Pennsylvania 300-ACRE CAMPUS 46% of students receive financial aid 5 Mercersburg Outdoor Education programs AT A 4 :1 student-to-faculty ratio Glance Glance 160 COURSE OFFERINGS 160 FACULTY MEMBERS 109 75 % with advanced degrees 50+ STUDENT CLUBS and organizations
Opportunities Abound
Where do you want to go? At Mercersburg, everything will come together, and we will be there to challenge and support you on your path to self-discovery, college, and beyond. Come and visit. Get to know us. Take the next steps on your own unforgettable journey. Contact an admission counselor: mercersburg.edu/admission
Mercersburg Academy offers you the opportunity to live and learn in a vibrant community with students from across the country and around the world. Our 300-acre campus is a place where you’re embraced for who you are and empowered to define yourself and imagine your future. Mercersburg pairs top-tier academics with meaningful extracurricular activities to create a transformative education. You’ll graduate from Mercersburg prepared for college, for your career, and for leading and serving the world.
717-328-6173 admission@mercersburg.edu
Mercersburg Academy abides by both the spirit and the letter of the law in all its employment and admission policies. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national or ethnic origin. fity mercersburg.edu 717-328-6173