How much is tuition at Mercersburg Academy?

At Mercersburg Academy, boarding tuition is $81,600 per year and day tuition is $53,340 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Mercersburg Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. 50% of students at Mercersburg Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Mercersburg Academy serve?

Mercersburg Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is Mercersburg Academy a boarding or day school?

Mercersburg Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Mercersburg Academy?

Mercersburg Academy enrolls about 439 students.

Where is Mercersburg Academy located?

Mercersburg Academy is located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

Mercersburg Academy

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$53,340

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$81,600

Financial aid

50% of students

Enrollment

439

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1893

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What Mercersburg Academy actually costs

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Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

50% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$90,300

vs $81,600 published tuition

4-year total

$382,910

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Mercersburg Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school in the Cumberland Valley of south-central Pennsylvania. Founded in 1893, Mercersburg is known for its strong arts program (including an Emmy-winning student TV studio), a signature Springboard program of experiential capstones, and a 300-acre campus with award-winning green architecture.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Mercersburg Academy?: At Mercersburg Academy, boarding tuition is $81,600 per year and day tuition is $53,340 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Mercersburg Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. 50% of students at Mercersburg Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Mercersburg Academy serve?: Mercersburg Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Mercersburg Academy a boarding or day school?: Mercersburg Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Mercersburg Academy?: Mercersburg Academy enrolls about 439 students.
Where is Mercersburg Academy located?: Mercersburg Academy is located in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.

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