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Merrimack College

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Suburb · 3,916 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$37,927
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
71%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$75,584
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
70%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just north of Boston, Merrimack College is an independent Augustinian Catholic university renowned for blending a strong liberal arts foundation with career-focused professional preparation. Its top-tier academic offerings are anchored by the Girard School of Business, alongside highly regarded programs in health sciences, engineering, and education that emphasize hands-on experiential learning and internship opportunities. Campus life features a tight-knit, service-oriented community bolstered by spirited NCAA Division I athletics, most notably its powerhouse Hockey East men's ice hockey team. Distinctively, Merrimack's deep commitment to Augustinian values of community and leadership translates into comprehensive personalized mentorship, driving impressive post-graduation job placement outcomes.

Wikipedia:Merrimack College is a private Augustinian university in North Andover, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1947 by the Order of St. Augustine with an initial goal to educate World War II veterans. It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students from 34 states and 36 countries.

Location
North Andover, MA, 01845 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
22 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,962
Housing & food (on campus)$21,525
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$83,006
Average net price$37,927
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,962
Housing & food (on campus)$21,525
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$83,006
Average net price$37,927
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.merrimack.edu
How it’s made up · 2025-26
Merrimack College’s own figures for 2025-2026, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$51,080
Fees$4,772
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,000
Transportation$1,200
Total published by the school$83,006
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$31,710
$30–48k
$29,417
$48–75k
$31,962
$75–110k
$36,045
$110k+
$41,050
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
71%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
79%
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
68% graduated · 22% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$54,316
10 yrs after entry$75,584
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$29,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
21%
Family income
$102,956
Independent
6%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$54,316
After 10 yrs
$75,584
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services107
Criminal Justice and Corrections81
Marketing79
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness74
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods69
Communication and Media Studies67
Finance and Financial Management Services64
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General63
Psychology, General60
Business Administration, Management and Operations60
Accounting and Related Services42
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing38
Mechanical Engineering29
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities26
Biology, General24
Civil Engineering23
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$87M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$12,316/mo
Teaching spend
$8,809
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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