Merrimack College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in North Andover, Massachusetts with 3,916 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, costs an average of $39,219 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Merrimack College acceptance rate and admissions
Merrimack College admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Merrimack College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Early action II | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Feb 15, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Merrimack College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Merrimack College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $55,852 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $21,934 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $73,750 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $39,219 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $39,219 a year after grants and scholarships, $34,531 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Merrimack College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Merrimack College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $74,412 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 36% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Merrimack College majors and what graduates earn
Merrimack College awarded bachelor's degrees in 57 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($114,115).
All 57 majors at Merrimack College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Merrimack College
34 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 34 graduate programs
Students and location
- 3,916 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Merrimack College?
Merrimack College admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Merrimack College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $55,852. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $39,219 a year in 2024-25.
Is Merrimack College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Merrimack College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Merrimack College?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Merrimack College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $74,412 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.