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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.
Hong Kong Student AssociationInterfaith Student Council
Investment ClubJapanese Student Association
Jewish Student AllianceKazakh Student Association
Korean Student Assn.Lamplighter (newspaper)
MandalaMindfulness Meditation
Model United NationsMuslim Student Association
NMH Coding ClubOperation Happy Birthday
OrienteeringRussian-Speaking Student Association
SALSA ClubScience Club
South Asian Student Assn.Student Activities Committee
Student Alumni AssociationTaiwanese Student Assn.
The BrothersVietnamese Student Assn.
Arts and Music Programs:
Hogappella (a cappella)Northfield Mount Harmony (a cappella)
The Nellies (a cappella)Theater Lab
School Notes
School Mascot: The Wolf
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.
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 71%. 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.
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Richard Milk
53/18/2021
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tashara
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