Merrimack College

Overview

Merrimack College is a Comprehensive institution located in North Andover, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA  01845-5800
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Italian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Exercise Physiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Journalism Related
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Education
Education (multiple Levels)
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Community Services
Human Development And Family Studies Related
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
Romance Languages
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions Related
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Pre-physical Therapy
Public Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics Related
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
International/global Studies
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Design And Applied Arts Related
Dramatic/theater Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,668

Applied

7,174

Accepted

3,726

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,293

Females Applied

3,626

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,375

Males Applied

3,548

Males Accepted

81%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.17

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	First quarter senior grades

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 15th
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	January 15th	February 15th
Transfer	August 25th	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

39,330

Fees

2,370

Full-time student fees

16,450

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

25,192

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,288

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,551

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,330

Avg. Loan Aid

14,507

Avg. Grant Aid

21,647

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,726

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.42%
Black or African American	3.22%
White or Caucasian	76.64%
Asian	1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	1.53%
Other	6.91%

Gender

Male (50.08%)

Female (49.92%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Concert, Block Party and Relay for Life

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Onstagers, Live to Give (Relay for Life), Zeta Tau Alpha, WMCK and Young Athletes Program/Special Olympics

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 2
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Lacrosse		Division 2
Rowing	No	Division 2
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

451

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 197

Part-time - 254

Male - 194

Female - 257

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