How much is tuition at Deerfield Academy?

At Deerfield Academy, boarding tuition is $79,940 per year and day tuition is $57,850 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Deerfield Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. 38% of students at Deerfield Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Deerfield Academy serve?

Deerfield Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.

Is Deerfield Academy a boarding or day school?

Deerfield Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Deerfield Academy?

Deerfield Academy enrolls about 670 students.

Where is Deerfield Academy located?

Deerfield Academy is located in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

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both

coed

9-12, PG

Deerfield Academy

Deerfield, Massachusetts

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$57,850

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$79,940

Financial aid

38% of students

Enrollment

670

Student:Teacher

5:1

Founded

1797

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What Deerfield Academy actually costs

Estimates — verify with the school

Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

38% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$88,640

vs $79,940 published tuition

4-year total

$375,861

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Deerfield Academy is a coeducational boarding school in the historic village of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Sit-down family-style meals, a tight residential community, and a strong sense of tradition define the Deerfield experience, alongside rigorous academics and Division I-caliber athletics.

Programs

Highlight

~90% boarding

Pioneer Valley setting

All-grade family-style dinners

Program

Crew

CSGC Global Studies

Ceramics

Center for Service & Global Citizenship

Hockey

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Deerfield Academy?: At Deerfield Academy, boarding tuition is $79,940 per year and day tuition is $57,850 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Deerfield Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. 38% of students at Deerfield Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Deerfield Academy serve?: Deerfield Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
Is Deerfield Academy a boarding or day school?: Deerfield Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Deerfield Academy?: Deerfield Academy enrolls about 670 students.
Where is Deerfield Academy located?: Deerfield Academy is located in Deerfield, Massachusetts.

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