Merrimack College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2679 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #755 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #693 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1069 of 1,145 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 4,229
- Graduates
- 1,276
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.merrimack.edu
Merrimack College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Merrimack College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Applicants | 13,175 | 5,708 | 7,409 |
| Admissions | 9,833 | 4,276 | 5,557 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,182 | 558 | 624 |
425 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
812 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4142 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 482 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 300 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 230 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 133 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 115 (2%) |
| Asian | 96 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Merrimack College is $37,296 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,132 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,586 |
| $48-75K | $34,604 |
| $75-110K | $34,545 |
| $110K+ | $39,754 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,815 | $32,896 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,815 | $32,896 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,815 | $32,896 |
| Fee in-district | $3,381 | $1,052 |
| Fee in-state | $3,381 | $1,052 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,381 | $1,052 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,874 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,407 |
| Room charge | $10,328 |
| Meal charge | $7,967 |
Merrimack College majors
Merrimack College has granted 932 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 721 master's across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Merrimack College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 76 | 45 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 60 | 37 |
| Accounting | 43 | 46 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 83 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 77 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 76 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | 58 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 69 | |
| Communication, General | 64 | 2 |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 61 | |
| Investments and Securities | 61 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 41 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 40 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 31 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 30 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 30 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 28 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 3 |
| Information Science & Studies | 25 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20 | 5 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 21 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 20 | |
| Computer Science | 19 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 16 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | |
| History Teacher Education | 15 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 | |
| Financial Planning and Services | 12 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 12 | |
| Rehabilitation Science | 12 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 10 | |
| Public Health, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Lay Ministry | 7 | |
| Public Administration | 7 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 3 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 932 | 721 |
Merrimack College has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 64% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Merrimack College has published 1,621 scientific papers with 16,518 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 25 |
| 1992 | 7 | 20 |
| 1993 | 7 | 19 |
| 1994 | 11 | 17 |
| 1995 | 12 | 36 |
| 1996 | 18 | 45 |
| 1997 | 13 | 50 |
| 1998 | 22 | 58 |
| 1999 | 14 | 65 |
| 2000 | 19 | 79 |
| 2001 | 8 | 78 |
| 2002 | 19 | 101 |
| 2003 | 22 | 91 |
| 2004 | 24 | 142 |
| 2005 | 25 | 181 |
| 2006 | 28 | 240 |
| 2007 | 32 | 274 |
| 2008 | 48 | 318 |
| 2009 | 38 | 378 |
| 2010 | 48 | 456 |
| 2011 | 31 | 478 |
| 2012 | 49 | 568 |
| 2013 | 56 | 642 |
| 2014 | 52 | 715 |
| 2015 | 75 | 733 |
| 2016 | 116 | 676 |
| 2017 | 86 | 774 |
| 2018 | 75 | 934 |
| 2019 | 103 | 1034 |
| 2020 | 118 | 1355 |
| 2021 | 113 | 1656 |
| 2022 | 102 | 1749 |
| 2023 | 117 | 1934 |
Merrimack College alumni
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Charlie Day
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorshowrunner
- Biography
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Charles Peckham Day is an American actor, writer, producer, and podcaster. He is best known for playing Charlie Kelly on the FX comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), which he co-created with Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, and of which he is also a writer and an executive producer. In 2011, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Satellite Award for the role. He subsequently co-created the Fox sitcom The Cool Kids (2018–2019) with Paul Fruchbom and the Apple TV+ comedy Mythic Quest (2020–present) with Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, and continues to executive-produce the latter.
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Carl Yastrzemski
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Carl Michael Yastrzemski Sr., nicknamed "Yaz", is an American former professional baseball player who played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He started his career primarily as a left fielder, but also played 33 games as a third baseman. Later in his career, he was mainly a first baseman and designated hitter.
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Stéphane Da Costa
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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Stéphane Da Costa is a French professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Born in France, Da Costa moved to the United States as a junior to develop as a player. After junior, Da Costa moved on to NCAA collegiate hockey, playing two seasons with Merrimack College. He then signed as a free agent with the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Ottawa Senators in 2011, and played three seasons in the organization, including 47 games with Ottawa. In 2014, he left the organization as a free agent, signing with CSKA Moscow.
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Kelly Lange
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Kelly Lange is an American journalist, most notable for being the first woman to be a nightly news anchor in Los Angeles. Lange, a Shakespeare major in college, is a longtime news anchor in Los Angeles, a veteran radio and TV news reporter, NBC talk show host, former Tournament of Roses parade co-host, and a best-selling mystery author.
General info
| Alternative names | Merrimack |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Motto | Per Scientiam Ad Sapientiam Through Knowledge to Wisdom |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 707 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 315 Turnpike St North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 9788375000 |