Merrimack College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,713
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, Merrimack is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Merrimack is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Merrimack College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Merrimack is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Merrimack boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,916

Cost of attendance at Merrimack College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,916

Cost of attendance at Merrimack College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Merrimack College received on average $25,528 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,528

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	171	16%	$4,667	$798,121
Other Federal Grant	171	16%	$5,181	$885,994
State Grant/Scholarships	137	13%	$1,982	$271,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,075	99%	$24,451	$26,285,159
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,075	99%	$25,528	$27,442,753

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Merrimack College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Merrimack College students is 69.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.3%.

69.0%

asian 46.1% 6 students
African American 29.6% 8 students
white 72.1% 479 students
unknown 68.8% 22 students
hispanic 64.0% 32 students
International Students 54.2% 13 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Merrimack College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Merrimack College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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