Merrimack College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2592 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #771 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #705 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #930 of 1,002 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 4,202
- Graduates
- 1,216
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81% | 83% |
| Applicants | 10,934 | 4,834 | 6,100 |
| Admissions | 8,927 | 3,894 | 5,033 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,086 | 517 | 569 |
3,693 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
545 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 4138 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 397 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 348 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 205 (4%) |
| Asian | 119 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 105 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 102 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,344 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,079 |
| $48-75K | $30,079 |
| $75-110K | $33,535 |
| $110K+ | $37,194 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,401 | $30,464 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,401 | $30,464 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,401 | $30,464 |
| Fee in-district | $2,673 | $832 |
| Fee in-state | $2,673 | $832 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,673 | $832 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,603 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,407 |
Merrimack College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 79 | 43 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 31 | 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 84 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 73 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 62 | |
| Accounting | 39 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 43 | 15 |
| Finance, General | 57 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 52 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 47 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 45 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Psychology, General | 38 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 | |
| Family and Community Services | 35 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 32 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 21 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 15 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 14 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 14 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Public Administration | 11 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 8 |
| Economics, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 7 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |
| History Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |
| Digital Arts | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Lay Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 848 | 550 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 70% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 26 |
| 1992 | 2 | 20 |
| 1993 | 4 | 21 |
| 1994 | 8 | 18 |
| 1995 | 6 | 34 |
| 1996 | 14 | 56 |
| 1997 | 8 | 72 |
| 1998 | 16 | 153 |
| 1999 | 11 | 145 |
| 2000 | 14 | 191 |
| 2001 | 8 | 186 |
| 2002 | 14 | 249 |
| 2003 | 20 | 252 |
| 2004 | 20 | 290 |
| 2005 | 22 | 359 |
| 2006 | 26 | 471 |
| 2007 | 25 | 532 |
| 2008 | 41 | 669 |
| 2009 | 31 | 655 |
| 2010 | 44 | 916 |
| 2011 | 30 | 921 |
| 2012 | 46 | 1001 |
| 2013 | 46 | 1145 |
| 2014 | 46 | 1252 |
| 2015 | 60 | 1198 |
| 2016 | 84 | 1078 |
| 2017 | 75 | 1236 |
| 2018 | 65 | 1307 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1530 |
| 2020 | 93 | 1957 |
| 2021 | 97 | 2335 |
Merrimack College alumni
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Charlie Day
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actorfilm producer
- Biography
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Charles Peckham Day is an American actor, writer and producer. He is best known for playing Charlie Kelly on the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), for which he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Satellite Award in 2011. In 2020, he co-created the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest alongside Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz. In film, he is known for his role as Dale in the films Horrible Bosses (2011) and its 2014 sequel, as well as for his roles in Monsters University (2013), Pacific Rim (2013), The Lego Movie (2014), Fist Fight (2017), Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018), and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019). From 2018 to 2019, Day was the executive producer on the Fox comedy The Cool Kids.
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Carl Yastrzemski
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Carl Michael Yastrzemski is an American former Major League Baseball player. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. Yastrzemski played his entire 23-year Major League career with the Boston Red Sox (1961–1983). He was primarily a left fielder, but also played 33 games as a third baseman while later in his career he was mainly a first baseman and designated hitter. Yastrzemski is an 18-time All-Star, the possessor of seven Gold Gloves, a member of the 3,000 hit club, and the first American League player in that club to also accumulate over 400 home runs. He is second on the all-time list for games played, and third for total at-bats. He is the Red Sox' all-time leader in career RBIs, runs, hits, singles, doubles, total bases, and games played, and is third on the team's list for home runs, behind Ted Williams and David Ortiz.
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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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T.J. Donovan
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas J. Donovan Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as Vermont Attorney General since 2017. He was first elected in 2016 with over 66 percent of the vote. He previously served for ten years as State's Attorney of Chittenden County, the most populous county in Vermont.
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 | 691 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (978) 837 5222 |