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

Contact Phone: 978-837-5000

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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, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,656

Applied

7,058

Accepted

4,202

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,302

Females Applied

3,626

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,354

Males Applied

3,432

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.2

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:	Secondary School Report (SSR)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	March 16th
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th
Other early decision plan	November 15th	November 30th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,842

Private

Fees

17,439

Room & board

Financial Aid

26,574

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,205

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

33,358

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,341

Avg. Loan Aid

15,918

Avg. Grant Aid

23,021

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,202

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.79%
Black or African American	3.82%
White or Caucasian	78.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	2.05%
Two or more races	2%
Other	4.24%

Gender

Male (46.05%)

Female (53.95%)

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

Women's Sports

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