Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,500
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Chatham Hall
About the School
- Chatham Hall offers the unrivaled, authentic, and transformative all-girls living-and-learning experience.
- We don't aspire to be like every other school; we are unlike any other.
- As a girls' boarding school for grades 9-12 in southern Virginia, Chatham Hall is 100% girl-centric: global and grounded, anchored in tradition, and driven by integrity.
- On our 365-acre campus, students slow down, connect deeply, and explore boldly-stepping beyond their comfort zones to unlock their boundless potential.
- Through rigorous academics, leadership opportunities, global travel, competitive athletics, and a nationally recognized riding program, supported by the state-of-the-art Wagoner-LaDuke Center for Athletics, Health and Wellness, students pursue their passions with confidence. Rooted in the Episcopal tradition and guided by honor, integrity, and the Purple & Golden Rule, our close-knit community prepares graduates to lead with purpose, make an impact, and chart lives that are wholly their own.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,500
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chatham Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 269 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Resources
School Overview
Student Body
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
73%
Summer Program Details
# of AP Courses Offered
15
18
Courses
Advanced BiologyAdvanced Calculus
Advanced ChemistryAdvanced Computer Science Coding
Advanced English IIIAdvanced English IV: Anna Karenina & the Russian Novel
Advanced English IV: Creative NonfictionAdvanced English IV: Creative Writing - Poetry & Short Story
Advanced English IV: Jane Austen’s WorldAdvanced Physics
Advanced Spanish: Hispanic HeritageAdvanced Statistical Analysis
Advanced U.S. HistoryAdvanced World History
Portfolio (Advanced art classes)
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$67 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$73,000
(www.chathamhall.org/admissions/affordability)
(www.chathamhall.org/admissions/affordability)
$71,797
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$30,500
(www.chathamhall.org/admissions/affordability)
(www.chathamhall.org/admissions/affordability)
$40,000
Tuition international students
$75,000
$59,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$63,000
$50,000
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Request Information
Admissions
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Kellye Allen
Associate Director of Admissions
Samantha Blankenship
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
12
17
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Turtle
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
42
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Activists' ClubAnimation Creation
Architecture Committee of TurtlesAstrology Club
Badminton ClubBake Sale Club
Bit n' Spur Riding ClubBollywood Club
Chatham Athletic CouncilCultural Perspectives
Dermatology ClubFrench Club
Gaming ClubGirl Up
GurlsTalkInternational Student Association
Iris FundLatinos Unidos
Library ClubLiterature Club
Model United NationsNational Water Dance
NOIROutdoors Club
Panache (Dance)Period
Political Awareness ClubPositiviTEA
QuintetRight to Life
Russian ClubSherwood (Drama)
Stiche in the NicheSustainability Club
The Iris Literary MagazineTuTu Turtles Robotics Team
Voices for the VoicelessWomen's Health Club
YearbookZumba Club
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2020 - 2025
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
James Madison University
6
Sewanee: The University of the South
6
College of William & Mary
5
Mount Holyoke College
5
Appalachian State University
4
Christopher Newport University
4
Howard University
4
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
4
University of Richmond
4
University of Virginia (Main Campus)
4
School Notes
- Chatham Hall is a grades 9-12 girls' boarding school in southern Virginia. Our unique location on 365 scenic acres allows for thoughtful reflection, deep friendships, and a break from the typical distractions. We are invested in all of the experiences that allow you to discover your unique powers.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Georgia O'Keeffe 1905 - Artist
- Claudia Emerson '75 - Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet
- Jennifer Quainton '96 - Vice President of Content Programming, Audible
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chatham Hall cost?
Chatham Hall's tuition is approximately $73,000 for boarding students and $30,500 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Chatham Hall?
Chatham Hall famous alumni include: Georgia O'Keeffe 1905, Claudia Emerson '75 and Jennifer Quainton '96.
What sports does Chatham Hall offer?
Chatham Hall offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Riding, Soccer, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
Does Chatham Hall offer a summer program?
Yes, Chatham Hall offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Chatham Hall's ranking?
Chatham Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes and Highest endowment/student.
When is the application deadline for Chatham Hall?
The application deadline for Chatham Hall is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Student & Alumni Reviews
Review
Description
The moment you step foot on Chatham Hall's campus you immediately feel at home. You feel the warmth of the community and feel accepted by everyone. Chatham Hall made me the person I am today. . .
Chatham Hall is the place you go to more fully realize yourself in a place full of friends, mentors, creative thinkers and FUN. Wellness and spiritual life, sports, arts, service to wild intellectual curiosity, an. . .
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- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,500
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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