Merrimack College: Review & Facts

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Merrimack College is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,505 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1947 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in North Andover, Massachusetts.

Merrimack College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Merrimack College will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
105
Merrimack College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 105 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Medical, Management, Accounting and Finance, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Merrimack College student retention rate is high at 82% (close to Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Fair
The graduation rate at Merrimack College is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Merrimack is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - $45,900 annually. The additional fees at Merrimack College beyond tuition are about $3,400; which makes it a total of $49,300 a year.

Read the details about Merrimack College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
As reported in recent data, 13,175 applications were submitted and 9,833 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Merrimack is $60.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Merrimack College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (978) 837-5000 or check Merrimack College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,300
High
Merrimack provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Merrimack, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Merrimack College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,900 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high -- roughly $10,300 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Merrimack College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Merrimack appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Merrimack College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike St
North Andover, Massachusetts
01845, USA
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