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Merrimack College
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  • 4 Year
  • NORTH ANDOVER, MA

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Monthly Update

11.3.2023

Merrimack College Accepts Invitation to Join Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Learn More

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

315 TURNPIKE ST
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Northeast Conference
From Merrimack College

One of only two Catholic Augustinian colleges in the US, Merrimack College is a selective, research-oriented, master's comprehensive institution with approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students from 34 states and 36 countries, comprising schools of arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, and business. The college's 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Mass.

Merrimack is a community filled with energy and spirit. Where big ideas become reality, passions spark careers and community service and support are at the core of everything we do. Here, we foster a culture of fun, belonging and inclusivity where affordability and accessibility to a top-tier college education is a priority for all.

Through academic excellence, experiential learning, personalized attention and cutting-edge research, we create experiences that encourage collaboration, personal growth and success.

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Merrimack College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80%
SAT Range
930-1120
ACT Range
20-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$35,500 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,528 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses
47%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 45 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 45 responses

Majors

New Center for Innovation and Research in Engineering and Computational Sciences

academic spotlight

The College celebrated the official opening of its newest addition to campus, which will serve as a hub for Merrimack’s expanding STEM education and research infrastructure.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    17%
  • On Campus
    81%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,924 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
196
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 40 responses
  • Upper middle class
    38%
  • Middle class
    13%
  • Varies
    13%
  • Up tight and mean.. high school V2
    10%
  • Outgoing
    8%
  • Very wealthy
    8%
  • Stressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
71%
Poll
55%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 62 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 70 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Community
    38%
  • Small but exciting
    21%
  • Judgemental
    13%
  • Over-Priced
    13%
  • Lack of diversity
    8%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Focused
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responses

Merrimack College Reviews

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