Overview

Merrimack College is a Upper-level with Graduate 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
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Investments And Securities
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
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
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
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Educational Methods
Secondary Education And Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
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
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Community Services
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
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
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, General
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
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
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
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
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
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
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,693

Applied

10,079

Accepted

4,199

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,695

Females Applied

5,696

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,904

Males Applied

4,379

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.4

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	August 1st	January 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	February 15th	No
Transfer	September 1st	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,352

Private

Fees

4,160

Full-time student fees

23,475

Room & board

13,325

Room only

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

32,225

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,896

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

48,398

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,223

Avg. Loan Aid

21,415

Avg. Grant Aid

29,006

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,199

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

31%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.43%
Black or African American	3.64%
White or Caucasian	74.42%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	1.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	2.48%
Other	6.05%

Gender

Male (47.01%)

Female (52.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	66%

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, Macktoberfest and Celebration of Life & Hope

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:
Relay for Life, ALMA- Association of Latinos Moving Ahead , Baking Club, Active Minds and Student Government Association

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
lighted pathways/walkways

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

476

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 196

Part-time - 280

Male - 199

Female - 277