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An international leader among college preparatory boarding schools, Northfield Mount Hermon offers a rigorous academic program, leadership opportunities, diversity of community, and the best of the traditional and innovative in education. NMH enrolls 665 boarding and day students in grades 9 to 12 and postgraduate.
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1879 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 1565 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 665 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 80% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1827 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1640 - 1970 | - |
| Average ACT score | 24.8 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 23 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 66% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $112 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $46,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $33,100 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 67% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Claude Anderson | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Naomi Levine Theriault | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 20 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Nordic Skiing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
| Water Polo | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2001-2005 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston University | 46 | |
| George Washington University | 42 | |
| Tufts University | 34 | |
| Wesleyan University | 34 | |
| Cornell University | 32 | |
| University of Vermont | 31 | |
| Connecticut College | 29 | |
| New York University | 29 | |
| University of Wisconsin | 29 | |
| University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign | 27 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- An international leader among college preparatory boarding schools, Northfield Mount Hermon School offers a rigorous academic program, leadership opportunities, diversity of community, and the best of the traditional and innovative in education. NMH enrolls 650 boarding and day students in grades 9 to 12 and postgraduate.
- School accreditations: Institute for Independent Education; National Independent Private School Association; New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- 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
- Profile last updated: 09/07/2011
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