This is your time to explore—and at Deerfield, you can study virtually every aspect of human endeavor. You'll push yourself to try new things, and never be afraid to speak up.
Coming in Fall 2027: The convergence of two important Deerfield priorities: Residential Life and Financial Aid.
When our new West Campus Dorm opens in the fall of 2027, its 38 student rooms will allow us to expand our boarding population and welcome local students into the residential life of the school, and from that time forward, Deerfield will be a fully-boarding school. We are excited that the friendships, joy, and spontaneity that surface in Deerfield’s dorms will become shared experiences for all students.
As local children are enfolded into campus life as boarders, we will also move to a single tuition rate that is truly comprehensive with no additional fees or hidden costs. Our Financial Aid Initiative will allow us to support the needs of local students and families in this transition to full boarding, and the Initiative will ensure that expected family contributions are met and that cost does not prevent any local student from accessing this newly-expanded Deerfield experience.
As always, Deerfield remains steadfastly invested in our mission and our core values. A fully-boarding Deerfield is a natural next step in fulfilling that mission, and we’re delighted to offer the experience to all students!
What to expect
Get Connected
Getting in touch with Deerfield Admissions is a great first step! Find your representative and visit fairs to make a personal connection to help you make this important decision. As always, we’re here to help!
Financial aid
Cost should never be a barrier to a Deerfield education.
Deerfield meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of each admitted family. The Academy spends in excess of $15 million annually to provide financial assistance for tuition, fees, and supplemental support for student needs.
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Hop on a “green machine” and head to Camp Greylock for some bonding with your new classmates
Move into the Ninth Grade Village: It’s specifically geared towards you and your classmates
Hike to the Rock for panoramic views of the Pioneer Valley
Dip your toes into a new sport
Create a class cheer and get ready to shout it out at School Meeting
Wade in the River:
An iconic Deerfield landmark
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Write a research paper
Welcome spring with a huge BBQ bash
Take a swing at an intramural team
Choose your advisor
Pause, reflect, and set goals
Go behind the scenes for theater or dance
Get great advice from College Advising
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Bleed green
Speak up when you deliver your junior declamation
Step up and become a peer counselor
Connect ideas across your academic experience in a capstone
Find new, little-known places to study on campus
Celebrate a big win on a green machine
Get psyched for junior prom
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Enjoy special senior privileges
Exercise your leadership skills as a proctor
Choose a spring elective with that teacher you never had before
Enjoy your final Winter Term
Claim the front row
Follow the bagpiper down Albany Road at Commencement
Frequently Asked Questions
Deerfield welcomes applications for students currently in 8th-12th grade who are applying to grades 9th-12th or a postgraduate year for the following academic year.
Current 6th graders and beyond may request our viewbook to be entered into our system for future application years.
Prior to 6th grade, we encourage you to explore our website to familiarize yourself with Deerfield and all it has to offer.
7th graders can visit campus April-August. Dates may vary, but traditionally these appointments are offered on weekdays.
Over the summer, our office provides Tour and Interview appointments for 8th grade families and above who are applying for the upcoming fall.
Academic year appointments are for application eligible students only.
In GPS systems, you can use: 7 Old Main Street, 1 Albany Road, or 1 Academy Lane in Deerfield, MA.
An interview is an important part of Deerfield’s holistic application process. As space becomes limited in December and January, we highly recommend that you book your interview appointment early.
No, Deerfield does not admit students in the middle of the academic year.
Yes. If you are thinking of repeating your current grade, we encourage you to discuss this with your admission officer during your interview. This process is also called reclassifying.
You should make the recommendation request through Gateway to Prep Schools with your English or Math teacher from last year and inform our office of your situation.
Deerfield requires all candidates to submit standardized testing as part of our holistic admission process. Please review our testing requirements for the current admission cycle.
Deerfield does not hold academic classes on Saturdays; instead many of our students participate in co-curricular activities.
Yes, Deerfield has an academic dress code policy. The dress code is a shared experience and an everyday practice that signals seriousness of purpose and mutual respect within our community. You can view our dress code policy HERE.
Deerfield does provide application fee waivers for qualifying families. To be considered for a fee waiver, applicants who have completed their Candidate Profile must submit our Fee Waiver Request Form. This is a financial need based process.
Deerfield’s financial aid program is a need-based program that supports 100% of demonstrated need. Currently, our program provides funding for 39% of our student body. The program is comprehensive and may cover up to 100% of the total cost of tuition and fees. We also support additional expenses such as travel and health insurance for a portion of our community.
Our financial aid deadline is January 15. You can find more information on financial aid HERE.
Financial aid awards are sent on March 10.
Deerfield accepts students for September enrollment only. Our priority application deadline for September enrollment is January 15. We will make every effort to fully consider applications completed (including testing) after January 15, however we cannot guarantee a March 10 notification.
Admission opportunities for late candidates, who do not receive a March 10 notification, is limited by the number of spaces available after April 10. The Admission Committee meets periodically throughout the spring to make decisions on this group of candidates.
Contact Admission Office
[email protected]
413-774-1400
Fax 413-772-1129
Main School Building
Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm
7 Boyden Lane, PO Box 65
Deerfield, MA 01342