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Merrimack College

North Andover, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Merrimack College

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.

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70%

Acceptance

$37,927

Net price

3,916

Enrollment

70%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

70%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$37,927

Average net price

$53,962

In-state tuition

$53,962

Out-of-state tuition

$21,525

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$70,038

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

60%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$75,584

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$54,316

Median earnings (6 yrs)

70%

Graduation rate

79%

Retention rate

94%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,809

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,916

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

21%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
75%
Hispanic
12%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Merrimack College FAQ

Is Merrimack College a public or private school?

Merrimack College is a private nonprofit institution located in North Andover, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Merrimack College?

Merrimack College has an acceptance rate of 70%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Merrimack College cost?

The average annual net price at Merrimack College is $37,927 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $53,962.

What is the graduation rate at Merrimack College?

About 70% of students at Merrimack College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Merrimack College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Merrimack College students earn a median of $75,584 per year.

How many students attend Merrimack College?

Merrimack College enrolls about 3,916 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — provided by Merrimack Colleges Church · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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