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Merrimack College

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Suburb · 3,916 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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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
Cost of attendance
$70,038
Avg net price
$37,927
Room & board
$21,525
Tuition
$53,962
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$31,710
$30–48k
$29,417
$48–75k
$31,962
$75–110k
$36,045
$110k+
$41,050
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Merrimack College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
4-yr on-time completion
63%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$54,316
Median earnings (10yr)
$75,584
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,802–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$102,956
Independent students
6%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$54,316
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$87M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$12,316/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,809
Federal loan rate
60%

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