Mercyhurst Preparatory School

B+ 5.0 Pennsylvania, US

360° Tour

Overview Stats Matriculation Academics FAQs Campus 360° Tour

School Overview

Overall

B+

Matriculation B

Academics B

Extracurriculars A+

Community B

Reviews B

Founded in 1926, MPS is the only school in northwestern Pennsylvania offering IB courses and was the first high school in the region to do so. It provides an impressive selection of 35 IB courses and encourages students to take at least one as part of their studies. Known for its outstanding academic achievements and 100% college acceptance rate, MPS has twice been recognized with the prestigious "Blue Ribbon School" award by the U.S. Department of Education.

MPS is also the only school in the area with a national rowing team and boasts the region’s top-ranked drama program. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, along the shores of Lake Erie—one of the Northeast's famous Great Lakes—the school offers an exceptional environment surrounded by a 70-acre Olympic Village. Its boarding facilities are safe and comfortable, and the campus is shared with Mercyhurst University, granting access to university-level security and resources.

Mercyhurst Preparatory School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

Gallery

If you'd like to add Mercyhurst Preparatory School to your favorites, compare it with other schools, or share it with friends, here are some quick links.

School Stats

Show Charts

Average

Current School

Tuition

$10850

Enrollment

426

International Students

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

58%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:11

Average SAT Score

1160

Average ACT Score

Class Size

Matriculation

(2018-2022)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#2	Harvard College	1 +
#5	Yale University	1 +
#9	Duke University	1 +
#13	Dartmouth College	1 +
LAC #3	Swarthmore College	1 +
#19	University of Notre Dame	1 +
#25	Carnegie Mellon University	1 +
#27	University of Southern California	1 +
#28	New York University	1 +
#28	Wake Forest University	1 +
LAC #6	United States Naval Academy	1 +
#36	Boston College	1 +
#38	University of Texas at Austin	1 +
#42	Boston University	1 +
#42	Brandeis University	1 +
#42	Case Western Reserve University	1 +
#49	Northeastern University	1 +
#49	Pepperdine University	1 +
#49	Purdue University	1 +
#49	Villanova University	1 +
#55	Florida State University	1 +
#55	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +
#57	Penn State University Park	1 +
#57	University of Pittsburgh	1 +
#59	Syracuse University	1 +
#62	Rutgers University	1 +
#63	George Washington University	1 +
#68	Fordham University	1 +
#75	Loyola Marymount University	1 +
#76	Allegheny College	1 +
#79	American University	1 +
LAC #17	Barnard College	1 +
#103	Temple University	1 +
LAC #22	Vassar College	1 +
#117	Rochester Institute of Technology	1 +
#137	University of Alabama	1 +
#148	Duquesne University	1 +
LAC #30	Kenyon College	1 +
#166	Hofstra University	1 +
#182	Belmont University	1 +
#212	Kent State University	1 +
#263	Gannon University	1 +
	Berklee College of Music	1 +
	Holy Cross College	1 +
	John Carroll University	1 +
	Mercyhurst University	1 +
	Savannah College of Art and Design	1 +
	University College London	1 +
	Washington & Jefferson College	1 +
	Wheaton College	1 +

View all

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2018-2022	2020-2021	2012-2015	Total
	All schools	36	33	43
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology			1 +	1
#3	Harvard College	1 +		1 +	2
#5	Yale University	1 +			1
#6	University of Pennsylvania			1 +	1
#7	Duke University	1 +	1 +		2
#9	Brown University			1 +	1
#9	Johns Hopkins University			1 +	1
#9	Northwestern University			1 +	1
#12	Cornell University			1 +	1
#12	University of Chicago			1 +	1
#12	Columbia University			1 +	1
#15	University of California: Los Angeles		1 +		1
#18	Dartmouth College	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#18	Vanderbilt University			1 +	1
#20	University of Notre Dame	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#21	University of Michigan			1 +	1
#22	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill			1 +	1
#22	Georgetown University			1 +	1
#24	Carnegie Mellon University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#24	Emory University			1 +	1
#24	University of Virginia			1 +	1
#28	University of Southern California	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#35	New York University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#38	University of Texas at Austin	1 +	1 +		2
#39	Boston College	1 +		1 +	2
#40	Rutgers University	1 +	1 +		2
#43	Boston University	1 +	1 +		2
#47	Wake Forest University	1 +	1 +		2
#47	Lehigh University			1 +	1
#47	University of Rochester			1 +	1
#49	Purdue University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#53	Florida State University	1 +	1 +		2
#53	Case Western Reserve University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#53	Northeastern University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#57	Penn State University Park	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#60	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#60	Brandeis University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#60	Michigan State University			1 +	1
#67	Syracuse University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#67	Villanova University	1 +	1 +		2
#67	University of Miami			1 +	1
#67	University of Pittsburgh	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#67	George Washington University	1 +		1 +	2
#73	Indiana University Bloomington			1 +	1
#76	Pepperdine University	1 +	1 +		2
#86	Clemson University			1 +	1
#86	Marquette University			1 +	1
#89	Temple University	1 +	1 +		2
#89	Fordham University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#93	Loyola Marymount University	1 +	1 +		2
#98	Drexel University			1 +	1
#98	Rochester Institute of Technology	1 +	1 +		2
#105	American University	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#105	University of Colorado Boulder			1 +	1
#133	University of Vermont			1 +	1
#137	University of Alabama	1 +	1 +		2
#142	Loyola University Chicago			1 +	1
#151	Duquesne University	1 +	1 +		2
#185	Hofstra University	1 +	1 +		2
#227	Kent State University	1 +	1 +		2
#236	Belmont University	1 +	1 +		2
#260	Gannon University	1 +	1 +		2

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2018-2022	2020-2021	2012-2015	Total
	All schools	7	7	8
#3	United States Naval Academy	1 +	1 +		2
#4	Swarthmore College	1 +	1 +		2
#11	Barnard College	1 +	1 +		2
#16	Vassar College	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#21	Colgate University			1 +	1
#21	Washington and Lee University			1 +	1
#30	Bucknell University			1 +	1
#35	Franklin & Marshall College			1 +	1
#39	Kenyon College	1 +	1 +	1 +	3
#39	Trinity College			1 +	1
#46	Dickinson College			1 +	1
#56	Wheaton College	1 +	1 +		2
#75	Allegheny College	1 +	1 +		2

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2018-2022	2020-2021	2012-2015	Total
	All schools	1	0	0
#3	University College London	1 +			1

Academics

IB

(17)

IB English	IB Language B
IB History	IB World Religions
IB Biology	IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Sports

(18)

Baseball	Basketball
Bowling	Cheerleading
Cross Country	American Football

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(40+)

Anne Ryan Baltimore Mission Trip	Business Club
Calamari’s Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless	Chrysalis
Concert Choir	Critical Concerns

Anne Ryan Baltimore Mission Trip	Business Club
Calamari’s Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless	Chrysalis
Concert Choir	Critical Concerns
Dance Company	Feed the Hungry
Fitness Center	Language Club
International Thespian Society (ITS)	Literature and Writing Club
Mandarin Club	Math Club
Mercy Service Group	Minecraft
Model United Nations	National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society	Ophelia
Orchestra	Robotics and Technology Club
Show Choir	Ski Club
Speech & Debate	Spirit Club
Student Council/Student Government	Students For Life
Travel Club	Ultimate Frisbee Club
Women in Motion

Arts

(54)

Acting	Choir
Dance	Directing
Guitar	Jazz

School Link

Official website

Contact Info

http://www.mpslakers.com

538 East Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16504-2606

814-796-3700

Larryliang@mpslakers.com

Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed

Boarding Grades: 9-12

Rural

ESL: Yes

Year Founded: 1926

Campus Size: 32 acres

Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Others

Frequently Ask Questions about Mercyhurst Preparatory School

Show all

Tell me a bit about Mercyhurst Preparatory School.

Does Mercyhurst Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?

Where do Mercyhurst Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?

What is the application requirement for Mercyhurst Preparatory School?

What is the latest tuition for Mercyhurst Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?

Where is Mercyhurst Preparatory School located?

How popular is Mercyhurst Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?

How to start with an application with Mercyhurst Preparatory School?

Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Mercyhurst Preparatory School?

What is the FindingSchool rating for Mercyhurst Preparatory School?

Nearby City

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, the county seat of Cuyahoga County in Ohio, is a vibrant city known for its cultural institutions. It is home to the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The city also boasts the world-class Cleveland Orchestra and the historic Playhouse Square theater district. Designated as a global city, Cleveland is a hub for arts, culture, and education, attracting visitors and residents with its diverse offerings and rich history.

Population (2022) 433,748

Cost of Living Lower than the national average 6%

Nearby Airport Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Campus 360° Tour

Explore the campus through a Virtual Tour (powered by

FindingSchool collects its data from a variety of reliable sources, including schools, advisors, official U.S. statistics, and feedback from actual parents and students.

IB English	IB Language B
IB History	IB World Religions
IB Biology	IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science
IB Analysis and Approaches	IB Applications and Interpretations
IB Music	IB Visual Arts
IB Chinese	IB French
IB Spanish	IB World History
IB World Literature	IB Chemistry
IB Algebra

Baseball	Basketball
Bowling	Cheerleading
Cross Country	American Football
Golf	Rowing
Soccer	Softball
Swimming	Tennis
Track and Field	Volleyball

Acting	Choir
Dance	Directing
Guitar	Jazz
Music	Music Production
Music Theory	Orchestra
Piano	Theater
Art History	Ceramics
Drawing	Graphic Design
Painting	Photography
Printmaking	Sculpture
Tech Theater