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Merrimack College
North Andover, MAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Merrimack College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of North Andover, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing32% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,115
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,014
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,714
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,545
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,379
Earnings 5yr: $82,844
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,877
Earnings 5yr: $78,193
Debt: $27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,160
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,615
Earnings 5yr: $55,359
Debt: $27,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,209
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,549
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,371
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,345
Earnings 5yr: $61,206
Debt: $25,783
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,567
Earnings 5yr: $54,202
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,474
Earnings 5yr: $57,997
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,055
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,333
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,217
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,180
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$37,927
In-State Tuition$53,962
Out-of-State Tuition$53,962
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
60%
Take Loans
78%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,316
+39% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$75,584
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$257/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$114,939
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