Northfield Mount Hermon (2026 Profile)

5.00 (14 reviews)

Tel: (413) 498-3227

One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354

www.nmhschool.org

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Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #2 - Our Partnership of 12 ensures that at least a dozen adults - advisors, teachers, coaches, dorm parents - have got your back. They're your own personal support network, helping you figure out and work toward your individual goals. We take on community issues, too, in small-group conversations about health and wellness, diversity and social justice, and other important topics.

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #3 - If you're like most of our students, youll find that the best way to balance our intense academics is by embracing all sorts of other experiences. With 67 sports teams, 60 arts performances, and scores of clubs, organizations and volunteer activities, it's an experience of self-discovery, happening within a incredibly dynamic community.

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #4 - With students from 58 countries and 29 states, NMH students have diverse backgrounds, and are treated as an individuals, with their own unique combination of talents, passions, and ambitions. They are reminded that individuality is meaningless without community, and that membership in a community comes with the responsibility to be informed and engaged.

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #6 - Students can work on the farm located right on the NMH campus. Many of the vegetables grown there end up on students' plates at mealtime. We also make maple syrup and ice cream on the NMH farm.

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #8 - Every student here - through 67 interscholastic teams, 20 varsity sports, and an extensive outdoor education program - is encouraged to think of athletics as yet another arena in which they can challenge themselves to dig deeper and aim higher. And they're more than just skilled athletes. Our students are good sports and great teammates.

Northfield Mount Hermon Photo #9 - Our distinctive College-Model Academic Program (CMAP) is centered around 80-minute class periods that are longer than those in a typical high school class. So students explore each subject in greater depth and spend more time with their teachers. Students take three major courses each semester - six per year, which is one more than at schools with traditional schedules.

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is an independent boarding and day school serving 630 students in grades 9 through 12, plus a postgraduate year.

We offer an advanced educational experience in a student-centered, inclusive community that prioritizes academic excellence.

As students learn, they develop the skills and the resolve necessary to live with humanity and purpose.

At NMH, we educate our students' heads, hearts, and hands, preparing them to be citizens and leaders who learn with passion, lead with intention, and act with humanity.

We are located on a serene, wooded 1,353-acre campus in Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 630 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $77,070
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $51,244
Acceptance rate: 31%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Northfield Mount Hermon ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Northfield Mount Hermon

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Year Founded

1879

1909

Campus Size

1353 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

630 students

300 students

% Students of Color

34%

25%

% International Students

23%

20%

% Students Boarding

84%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

13 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

66%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP 3-D DesignAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Chemistry B

AP Chinese LanguageAP Computer Science

AP DrawingAP Economics

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP Environmental ScienceAP French Language

AP Latin: VergilAP Modern European History

AP Music Theory and HarmonyAP Physics 1

AP Physics 2AP Physics C

AP PsychologyAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP Two-Dimensional Design

AP U.S. HistoryCulture and Civilization

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$139 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$77,070
(Additional boarding student fees $3599. International additional boarding student fees $6944.)

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$51,244
(Additional day student fees $3797)

$33,500

Summer Program Cost

$9,900
(Day student summer session cost is $4250)

% Students on Financial Aid

39%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$56,314
(Average grant for day students is $34361)

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

73%

Acceptance Rate

31%

58%

Director of Admissions

Clair Ward

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryField Hockey

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseNordic Skiing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWrestling

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Colors

Blue, Maroon

School Mascot

the Hogger

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Aerial Photography and Videography ClubAmnesty International

an Asian American advocacy groupAnglers Club

Animal Activist ClubAsian American Students Association

Atheist/Secular Humanist Students AssociationBreakaway

Cancer Support TeamChinese Student Association

Circle of SistersDebate Society

End the Silence of Relationship Violence Advocacy GroupFound Threads

Gemini (yearbook)Gender Sexuality Alliance

Getting Ahead of Global EpidemicsGreen Cup Challenge

Interfaith Student CouncilInvestment Club

Jewish Students AllianceKorean Student Association

Mandala (arts and literary magazine)Math Team

Me to We ClubMindfulness Meditation

Model United NationsMuslim Students Association

Nature-Centered Beliefs GroupNMH Outreach

Operation Happy BirthdayPeer Educators

Pokémon Trainers AssociationQuiz Bowl

Room to ReadScience Club

Shark ClubSouth Asian Student Association

Spanish and Latino/a Students Association (SaLSA)St. Edmund Campion League of Catholic Students

Stream NewsStudent Alumni Association

Student CongressStudent Diversity Committee

Super Smash Brothers ClubThe Bridge (student newspaper)

The BrothersThe F Word (feminism)

The Girl EffectThe Hermonite (student newspaper)

The Prejudice ProjectThird-Culture Kid Affinity Group

Vietnamese Student AssociationVVar (vegan)

WNMH Radio 106.7 FMYouth Initiative

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Arts and Music Programs:

A Cappella EnsemblesBlue Key Society (Admission Tour Guide)

Jazz EnsembleNMH Pianists

NMH SingersQuiz Bowl

Select Women’s EnsembleSenior and Junior Dance Companies

SoapboxSociety for the Study of Political Ideologies (SSPI)

Theater ProgramWriters Forum

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

New York University

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Wesleyan University

Brown University

Connecticut College

St. Lawrence University

University of Vermont

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School Notes

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is an independent boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, plus a postgraduate year, located on a 1,353-acre campus in Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley. We educate 630 students from 60 countries, and 34% of our domestic students are students of color.
At NMH, we help students discover their passions and instill a sense of purpose through an education for the head, heart, and hands. We empower students to learn with passion, lead with intention, and act with humanity, preparing them to be engaged citizens and leaders.
Inclusivity, learning for life, and service are our core values. We strive to create a community where every member feels welcomed and valued. We challenge each other to be curious, critical thinkers who confront biases and work towards becoming the best versions of ourselves. Our commitment to service emphasizes the importance of contributing to the community, fostering respect, compassion, and empathy.
Under our distinctive College-Model Academic Program (CMAP), students take three major courses each semester, totaling six per year. Seventy-minute class periods allow time for deeper exploration and stronger teacher-student relationships. The average class size is 13, and the student-teacher ratio is 6 to 1. Our Advanced Scholars Program allows students to take on college-level work and real-world applications through project-based assessments.
Our program balances academics with athletics, arts, service, and student leadership activities. Students choose from numerous sports teams, performing arts groups, volunteer opportunities, and clubs, allowing them to pursue their passions and discover new interests.
Our campus life program integrates academic goals with residential experiences, creating a community where students engage with diverse identities and develop their worldviews in a spirit of dialogue. Supported by compassionate mentors through our Connection 360 program, NMH students are challenged academically, empowered within our community, and supported in their journey to becoming critical thinkers, problem solvers, and purposeful citizens.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lawrence Ferlinghetti '37 - Beat-generation poet; co-owner of City Lights Bookstore and publishing house
- Laura Linney ’82 - Academy Award-nominated actress; films include The Savages, The Nanny Diaries, Kinsey, You Can Count on Me
- Uma Thurman ’88 - Academy Award-nominated actress; films include The Producers, Pulp Fiction, Dangerous Liaisons
- S. Prestley Blake ’34 - Cofounder, Friendly Ice Cream
- Amy Domini ’68 - Founder and CEO of Domini Social Investments; creator of the Domini 400 Social Index; author of Socially Responsible Investing and The Challenges of Wealth
- William Rhodes ’53 - President, chairman, and CEO of Citibank, NA; senior vice chairman of Citigroup
- Arn Chorn-Pond ’86 - Founder of Children of War, Peacemakers, and Cambodia Master performers Program; winner of Reebok Human Rights Award
- Kimmie Weeks ’01 - Liberian child rights activist, UN advisor, director of Youth Action International/Peace for Kids
- Dallas Baker ’02 - Wide receiver for University of Florida Gators (winner 2006–07 college football national championship)
- Frank Shorter ’65 - Founding chairman of US Anti-Doping Agency; TV sports commentator; earned gold medal in 1972 Olympic marathon and silver in 1976

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northfield Mount Hermon cost?

Northfield Mount Hermon's tuition is approximately $77,070 for boarding students and $51,244 for day students.

What schools are Northfield Mount Hermon often compared to?

Northfield Mount Hermon is often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon?

The acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon is 31%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Northfield Mount Hermon?

Northfield Mount Hermon famous alumni include: Lawrence Ferlinghetti '37, Laura Linney ’82, Uma Thurman ’88, S. Prestley Blake ’34, Amy Domini ’68, William Rhodes ’53, Arn Chorn-Pond ’86, Kimmie Weeks ’01, Dallas Baker ’02 and Frank Shorter ’65.

What sports does Northfield Mount Hermon offer?

Northfield Mount Hermon offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Does Northfield Mount Hermon offer a summer program?

Yes, Northfield Mount Hermon offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Northfield Mount Hermon's ranking?

Northfield Mount Hermon ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most extracurriculars offered and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon?

The application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Northfield Mount Hermon Alumni #1
Class of 2019
5.008/6/2019
Colgate

NMH allows students to dive into the community and passions. The college like scheduled of four classes allowed me to seamlessly transition into college academics. Also NMH has a four hour per week work program. . .

Northfield Mount Hermon Alumni #2
Class of 2018
5.0011/3/2018
Lehigh University

Northfield Mount Hermon School helped me become the man I am today. The best thing about NMH was its sense of community. I like to think that I knew almost everyone there, while everyone knew me. . .

Northfield Mount Hermon Alumni #3
Class of 2016
5.0012/4/2016
University of Rochester

This school was different from a lot of other boarding schools in the area because it fostered an environment where everyone wanted everyone else to achieve. Unlike other schools where every student made sure that. . .

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