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 Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Yearly Tuition: $74,826
- Acceptance rate: 32%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northfield Mount Hermon ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1879
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
630 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
28 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$74,826
Tuition Notes
Day-student tuition costs $49,751.
Summer Program Cost
$9,900
% on Financial Aid
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$56,314
Acceptance Rate
32%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Clair Ward
Admissions Associate
Gina Carballo
Endowment Size
$185 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
23 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
43 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
WNMH Radio
Club or Organization:
AASA: Asian American Students Association, African Students Association, Amnesty International, Breakaway (Christian fellowship), Chess Club, Chinese-Speaking Student Union, Circle of Sisters, Debate Club, Debate Society, End the Silence, Entrepreneurship Club, Found Threads (adoption focused club), Gender Sexuality Alliance, Hong Kong Student Assn., Hong Kong Student Association, Interfaith Student Council, Investment Club, Japanese Student Association, Jewish Student Alliance, Kazakh Student Association, Korean Student Assn., Lamplighter (newspaper), Mandala, Mindfulness Meditation, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Association, NMH Coding Club, Operation Happy Birthday, Orienteering, Russian-Speaking Student Association, SALSA Club, Science Club, South Asian Student Assn., Student Activities Committee, Student Alumni Association, Taiwanese Student Assn., The Brothers, Vietnamese Student Assn.
Arts and Music Programs:
Hogappella (a cappella), Northfield Mount Harmony (a cappella), The Nellies (a cappella), Theater Lab
Club or Organization:
AASA: Asian American Students Association, African Students Association, Amnesty International, Breakaway (Christian fellowship), Chess Club, Chinese-Speaking Student Union, Circle of Sisters, Debate Club, Debate Society, End the Silence, Entrepreneurship Club, Found Threads (adoption focused club), Gender Sexuality Alliance, Hong Kong Student Assn., Hong Kong Student Association, Interfaith Student Council, Investment Club, Japanese Student Association, Jewish Student Alliance, Kazakh Student Association, Korean Student Assn., Lamplighter (newspaper), Mandala, Mindfulness Meditation, Model United Nations, Muslim Student Association, NMH Coding Club, Operation Happy Birthday, Orienteering, Russian-Speaking Student Association, SALSA Club, Science Club, South Asian Student Assn., Student Activities Committee, Student Alumni Association, Taiwanese Student Assn., The Brothers, Vietnamese Student Assn.
Arts and Music Programs:
Hogappella (a cappella), Northfield Mount Harmony (a cappella), The Nellies (a cappella), Theater Lab
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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northfield Mount Hermon cost?
Northfield Mount Hermon's tuition is approximately $74,826 for private students and $9,900 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon?
The acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 70%. Northfield Mount Hermon's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
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 sports does Northfield Mount Hermon offer?
Northfield Mount Hermon offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Northfield Mount Hermon is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Northfield Mount Hermon's ranking?
Northfield Mount Hermon ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon?
The application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon is Jan. 15.
School Reviews
5 2/1/2022
Although I did not appreciate the boarding school ambiance, Mt Hermon gave me an A+ education. As a retired college professor, I can now say it taught me the key elements of great teaching. It helped me become in the 1970s one of the best college teachers in the state of Texas. Now, recently; ly retire,d I can now look back, and say "Thank you, Mt. Hermon." In addition, as the son of parents living abroad, Mt. Hermon also took care of me during the holidays. Not many other schools did that.
5 3/18/2021
NMH taught me to think, write, challenge myself, and care about and want to contribute to bettering the world. Top notch education that will last a lifetime.
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