Merrimack College
Faith-based college · North Andover, MA · 3,916 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
70%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$39,219
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,750
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Merrimack College?
Merrimack College accepts about 70 of every 100 applicants (70%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Merrimack College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Merrimack College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Merrimack College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,750 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $39,219 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,852 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,852
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,852
- Room & board$21,934
- Total cost of attendance$73,750
- Average net price after grants$39,219
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Family & Consumer Sciences, Criminal Justice, Engineering.
Merrimack College FAQ
- What is Merrimack College's acceptance rate?
- 70% — moderately selective.
- Is Merrimack College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Merrimack College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Merrimack College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Merrimack College cost?
- About $73,750 a year before aid; $39,219 on average after grants.
- What is Merrimack College's FAFSA school code?
- 002120. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Merrimack College receives your information.
- What is Merrimack College's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Merrimack College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons UniversityBoston, MA | 70% | 1220–1390 | $23,444 | 77% |
| Regis CollegeWeston, MA | 70% | — | $25,506 | 71% |
| Fisher CollegeBoston, MA | 71% | — | $22,042 | 40% |
| Gordon CollegeWenham, MA | 69% | 1130–1355 | $25,227 | 71% |
| Endicott CollegeBeverly, MA | 71% | 1193–1340 | $39,219 | 74% |
| Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA | 72% | 1080–1330 | $28,053 | 71% |