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Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a private nonprofit college in a large suburb of the Boston, MA metro with 4,199 students and a 70% acceptance rate.

North Andover, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 4,199 students

NCAA Division I · Metro Atlantic Athletic ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

70%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$37,927

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

70%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$75,584

10 years after entry

Students

4,199

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 15, 2026
Early action II
A second, later early action round. Not binding.		January 15, 2027February 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 15, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		August 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: merrimack.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by 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
Over $110,000$41,050

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreMerrimack College courseCredits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 1120 (Introductory Spanish II) 41 credit
French Language and Culture3FRE 1120 (Introductory French II) 41 credit
Italian Language and Culture3ITA 1120 (Introductory Italian II) 41 credit
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPA 3020 (Conversation & Culture) 41 credit
Show all 4 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 1120 (Introductory Spanish II) 41 credit
Spanish Language and Culture4SPA 2010 (Intermediate Spanish I) 41 credit
Spanish Language and Culture5SPA 2020 (Intermediate Spanish II) 41 credit
French Language and Culture3FRE 1120 (Introductory French II) 41 credit
French Language and Culture4FRE 2010 (Intermediate French I) 41 credit
French Language and Culture5FRE 2020 (Intermediate French II) 41 credit
Italian Language and Culture3ITA 1120 (Introductory Italian II) 41 credit
Italian Language and Culture4ITA 2010 (Intermediate Italian I) 41 credit
Italian Language and Culture5ITA 2020 (Intermediate Italian II) 41 credit
Spanish Literature and Culture4SPA 3020 (Conversation & Culture) 41 credit
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPA 3010 (Composition & Culture) 41 credit

Source: merrimack.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Marketing/Marketing Management87
Human Development and Family Studies83
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse66
Investments and Securities63
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration61
Business Administration and Management61
Accounting46
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management44
Show the other 43 majors
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences44
Psychology43
Communication43
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies34
Exercise Science and Kinesiology28
Biology/Biological Sciences25
Mechanical Engineering23
Civil Engineering17
Computer Science14
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies11
History10
Financial Planning and Services10
Information Science/Studies9
Rehabilitation Science9
Political Science and Government9
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration8
Environmental Science8
English Language and Literature7
Hospitality Administration/Management7
Electrical and Electronics Engineering7
Biochemistry7
Graphic Design6
Chemistry4
Nutrition Sciences4
Mathematics4
Public Health3
Sociology3
Neuroscience3
International Business/Trade/Commerce2
Economics2
Physics2
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other2
Computer Engineering2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other2
Women's Studies1
Creative Writing1
International/Globalization Studies1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Music1
Business/Managerial Economics1
Finance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

5,025,517 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.5 of 20

Elevation

227 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

20°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

67.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,300 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size