Merrimack College
Merrimack College is a private research university in North Andover, Massachusetts, serving roughly 3,916 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 70.02% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $75,584 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,962
- 2024 Average Net Price: $37,927 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,916 97.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.05%
Merrimack College: what the data shows
Common questions about Merrimack College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Merrimack College?
Merrimack College is located in North Andover, MA (ZIP 01845).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Merrimack College public or private?
Merrimack College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Merrimack College cost?
Published tuition: $53,962.
Average net price after aid: $37,927.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $31,710 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,417 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,962 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $36,045 |
| $110,001+ | $41,050 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $215,848.
How hard is it to get into Merrimack College?
Admission rate: 70.02%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Merrimack College?
Total enrollment: 3,916 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Merrimack College?
150%-time completion rate: 70.05%.
First-year retention: 79.3%.
What do graduates of Merrimack College earn?
Median earnings: $54,316 six years after entry; $75,584 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
15.58% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Merrimack College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,840 completions)
- CIP 520301 (107 completions)
- CIP 520201 (106 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (105 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (95 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (87 completions)
- CIP 190701 (85 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (72 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (66 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0401 (65 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Merrimack College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.02%; completion rate 70.05%; median earnings $75,584 at 10 years; net price $37,927. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$53,962
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Merrimack College was $53,962.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$37,927
2024 Value
In 2024 Merrimack College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,927.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$151,708 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$37,927 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$215,848 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Merrimack College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Merrimack College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Merrimack College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $35,085 | $35,085 | $29,063 |
| 2014 | $36,215 | $36,215 | $28,773 |
| 2015 | $37,670 | $37,670 | $30,731 |
| 2016 | $38,825 | $38,825 | $32,742 |
| 2017 | $40,190 | $40,190 | $32,442 |
| 2018 | $41,760 | $41,760 | $33,230 |
| 2019 | $43,340 | $43,340 | $33,650 |
| 2020 | $45,074 | $45,074 | $34,367 |
| 2021 | $46,916 | $46,916 | $35,246 |
| 2022 | $49,196 | $49,196 | $36,195 |
| 2023 | $51,786 | $51,786 | $37,899 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.02% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Merrimack College in 2024 is 3,916 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
63.01% 100% Completion Time
70.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.01% of students graduating from Merrimack College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Merrimack College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$75,584 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
398.22% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Merrimack College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0301: 107 completions
CIP 52.0201: 106 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 105 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 95 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 87 completions
CIP 19.0701: 85 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 72 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 66 completions
Computer Science - 11.0401: 65 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,840 completions
Most popular programs at Merrimack College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Merrimack College graduates.
About
Merrimack College is a private non-profit institution located in North Andover, MA, offering 87 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,916 students. The admission rate is 70.02%. The institution maintains a 70.05% graduation rate. Approximately 15.58% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
North Andover, MA 01845
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 87 distinct degree programs, Merrimack College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Merrimack College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $53,962 and average net price is $37,927 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Merrimack College?
The admission rate is 70.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Merrimack College earn?
Median earnings are $54,316 six years after entry and $75,584 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Merrimack College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Merrimack College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Merrimack College?
Total enrollment is about 3,916 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Merrimack College public or private?
Merrimack College is a private nonprofit institution located in North Andover, MA.
Is Merrimack College an HBCU?
No. Merrimack College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Merrimack College a tribal college?
No. Merrimack College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Merrimack College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Merrimack College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Merrimack College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Merrimack College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.