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Merrimack College

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Location: Merrimack College

Merrimack

North Andover, Massachusetts 01845

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Merrimack College is a private institution in North Andover with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,584 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,899.

Established

1947

Motto

Per Scientiam Ad Sapientiam

Mascot

Mack the Warrior

Type

Private university

Division

Division I

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74%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

4,043Students

14:1Student:Faculty

72%Grad Rate

$75,584Earnings 10yr

$37,899Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Merrimack College Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate73.6%

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,786

Room & Board$19,995

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$68,089

Average Net Price$37,899

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,376

$30–48K$30,509

$48–75K$32,926

$75–110K$37,097

$110K+$41,477

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$37,899

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemester

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Study abroad

30%

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AccountingApplied MathematicsAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunicationComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminologyData AnalyticsEconomicsEducationElectrical EngineeringEnglishEnvironmental ScienceFinanceHealth SciencesHistoryInternational BusinessManagementMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNursingPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthReligious StudiesSociologySpanishSport ManagementTheatre Arts

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Programs (93)

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Student Body

Undergrads

4,043

Gender Split

52% / 48%

Women / Men

First Generation

21%

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%

Black 4%

Hispanic 10%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.1%

Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,316

8 Years$55,201

10 Years$75,584

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$55,900

Men

$69,200

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Rankings

U.S. News

#33

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History & Fun Facts

•History Merrimack College was established in 1947 by the Order of Saint Augustine following an invitation by the Archbishop of Boston, Richard Cushing.
•The Commonwealth of Massachusetts granted a charter to The Augustinian College of the Merrimack Valley in March 1947 and the college officially opened in September of the same year.
•Presidents Merrimack College has had 8 presidents since it was founded in 1947: Vincent A.
•McQuade, 1947–1968 (founder) John R.
•Aherne, 1968–1976 John A.

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