How much is tuition at Holderness School?

At Holderness School, boarding tuition is $82,400 per year and day tuition is $55,900 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Holderness School offer financial aid?

Yes. 40% of students at Holderness School 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 Holderness School serve?

Holderness School serves grades 9-12.

Is Holderness School a boarding or day school?

Holderness School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Holderness School?

Holderness School enrolls about 300 students.

Where is Holderness School located?

Holderness School is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

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both

co-ed

9-12

Holderness School

Plymouth, New Hampshire

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$55,900

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$82,400

Financial aid

40% of students

Enrollment

300

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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

40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$91,100

vs $82,400 published tuition

4-year total

$386,307

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

Small co-ed boarding and day school in Plymouth, NH, known for its student-run Job Program and strong outdoor education traditions. Emphasizes hands-on learning, leadership, and a close faculty-student relationship. Located in the heart of New Hampshire's lakes and mountains.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Holderness School?: At Holderness School, boarding tuition is $82,400 per year and day tuition is $55,900 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Holderness School offer financial aid?: Yes. 40% of students at Holderness School 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 Holderness School serve?: Holderness School serves grades 9-12.
Is Holderness School a boarding or day school?: Holderness School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Holderness School?: Holderness School enrolls about 300 students.
Where is Holderness School located?: Holderness School is located in Plymouth, New Hampshire.

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