Merrimack College
315 Turnpike St, North Andover, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Merrimack College
About this school
Merrimack, founded in 1947, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 220-acre campus is located in North Andover, 25 miles north of Boston.
- www.merrimack.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
656
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,515
- Men:1,721 Men (49.0%)
- Women:1,794 Women (51.0%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Merrimack College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 2 | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | February 15 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | February 15 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 315 Turnpike Street |
City, State, Zip | North Andover, MA 01845-5800 |
Phone | (978) 837-5000 x5100 |
Fax | (978) 837-5222 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 15 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling, notification begins March 15 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 15, January 15 |
Early Action Notification | February 15 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | First quarter senior grades required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 82% of 8,656 applicants were admitted |
Women | 84% of 4,302 applicants were admitted |
Men | 79% of 4,354 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 855 (12%) of 7,058 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 416 (11%) of 3,626 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 439 (13%) of 3,432 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.12 |
375 And Above | 12% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 11% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 13% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 24% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 29% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 10% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $40,190 (69.45%)
- Room & Board: - $15,225 (26.31%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.73%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,450 (2.51%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Merrimack College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002120 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 764 (89.5%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 675 (88.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 675 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 81 (12.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $24,754 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 675 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $21,901 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 559 (82.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,445 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 75 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 155 (18.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,176 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,656 (79.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,379 (89.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,374 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 259 (10.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 63% |
Average Award | $23,808 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,347 (98.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,182 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,007 (84.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,559 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 239 (10.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 765 (22.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,184 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
186
Part-Time Faculty
243
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
38%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 9% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 30% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 47% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Merrimack College provides speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
62.9%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
67.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
68.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (58)
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Digital Arts
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Physiology
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
- Human Services, General
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Italian Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Family and consumer sciences, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (26)
- Accounting
- Adult Education
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English as a Second Language
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Health Promotion
- Higher Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Middle School Education
- Public Affairs
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Student Affairs
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
28,352
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Campus Size
220 acres
Weather
Temperature | 21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September |
Rain | 127 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Andover |
Nearest Train Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Andover |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
70% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
30%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Warriors; Lady Warriors |
School Colors | Navy blue, vegas gold, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Merrimack College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,346
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,515
Women
1,794
Men
1,721
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.4% Asian
- 3.5% Black/African-American
- 7.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 77.6% White
- 8.5% Unknown
International Students
2.3% from 27 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
656