Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

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Undergrad Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$53,286

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,833
Declined 3,342
Total Received 13,175
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Private

4,229

undergraduate students

1,276

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1947, Merrimack College is a private Catholic liberal arts college that is known for its programs in Business, Nursing, and Education. It is located on a 220-acre campus in North Andover, Massachusetts—about 25 miles north of Boston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,505
Established in 1947
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

220-acre, suburban campus in North Andover (population: 31,013), 25 miles north of Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Manchester, NH (25 miles). School operates transportation to Boston. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA
01845

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
75%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • Not only do Merrimack College students smell smoke and hear fire alarms when no fire is in sight, the ghost of a firefighter is supposed to haunt this North Andover school. His clothes are charred and he may wield an axe.

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,833
Declined 3,342
Total Received 13,175

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,169

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $51,786
Housing $11,232
Food $8,763
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $74,281
Average Financial Aid - $25,169
Total with Avg. Aid $49,112

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 978 837-5196
F: 978 837-5067
financialaid@merrimack.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance team, figure skating, gymnastics, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, broomball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, ice hockey, kickball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Northeast-10 Conference, ECAC Hockey

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Mathematics, Other yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Design and Applied Arts, Other yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Earth Science Teacher Education yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education, Other yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Community Services yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History Teacher Education yes yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Investments and Securities yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Lay Ministry yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Music, General yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Philosophy yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Public Health, General yes
Rehabilitation Science yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes

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Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,505

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

4,229
students

Female
54%
2,298

Male
46%
1,931

23%

1,276
students

Female
68%
863

Male
32%
413

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

3,985
students

Female
54%
2,143

Male
46%
1,842

6%

244
students

Female
64%
155

Male
36%
89

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 6

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

semester hours

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