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Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg / Pennsylvania / USA

Address:
300 East Seminary Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236

Website:
http://www.mercersburg.edu

Location:
Located in south-central Pennsylvania, Mercersburg is approximately 90 miles from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md., close enough to enjoy these exciting urban centers, yet situated to fully enjoy all that the Cumberland and Potomac valleys, and the Applachain and Tuscarora Mountains have to offer. The Mercersburg Inn, the nearby Whitetail Golf/Ski Resort, and other attractions draw visitors from all over the US and the world.

Background:
Mercersburg prepares young men and women from diverse backgrounds for college and for life in a global community. The talented faculty instill in students the value of hard work and the importance of character and community as they teach students to think for themselves, to approach life thoughtfully and creatively, to thrive physically, to act morally, to value the spiritual dimension of human existence, and to serve others. Hallmark of the curriculum: various independent study opportunities.

Overview:

School focus:	academic, college prep
Grades offered (Boarding):	9 to 12
Grades offered (Day):	9 to 11
Kindergarden:	No
Preschool:	No
Postgraduate:	Yes
Religious affiliation:	non-denominational
Year founded:	1893
Campus size:	300 acres

Facts:

School type:	Co-Ed
Boarding students accepted:	Yes
Day students accepted:	Yes
Homestay students accepted:	No
International students accepted:	Yes
Minimum stay time:	At least 3 terms
Summer program offered:	Yes
Classroom dress code:	Formal
Notebook program:	No

Students:

Total enrollment:	430
Average class size:	12
Teacher : Student ratio:	1:5
Girl : Boy ratio:	1:1
Percentage international students:	12,2%
Percentage students boarding:	83,8%

Annual Fees / Tuition for:

Boarding:	Grades 9 to 12	36.800 USD
Day:	Grades 9 to 11	28.200 USD
International students:		500 USD
Credit card payment:	No

Qualifications offered:

Total qualifications offered: 0

General Subjects:

Total general subjects offered: 0

Special Subjects (Arts, Music & Theatre):

Total special subjects offered: 0

Special Subjects (Sports):

Total sports subjects offered: 0

Extracurricular activities:

Total extracurricular activities offered: 0

Other features:

Mercersburg offers a rigorous and dynamic curriculum to students in grades 9-12 from 29 states, and 22 countries. Distinctive features include: international study opportunities; 36 AP and honors courses; typically 70% of faculty hold advanced degrees; 55,000 volume Lenfest Library; astronomy center; Masinter Outdoor Education Center; new, $28M Burgin Center for the Arts; exceptional college counseling; over $170M endowment; 29 competitive varsity sports recognized regionally and nationally.

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