# Merrimack College

North Andover, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/merrimack-college

Merrimack College is a private nonprofit college in North Andover, MA with 3,916 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $39,219 per year ($33,969 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,412 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 70% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 13,693 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 10,079 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $73,750 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $39,219 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $33,969 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $31,068 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $36,307 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $38,052 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $42,472 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,916 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 69% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $74,412 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Merrimack College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Merrimack College's acceptance rate?**

Merrimack College admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Merrimack College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Merrimack College?**

In Fall 2023, 13,693 students applied to Merrimack College and 10,079 were admitted; 1,071 enrolled.

**Does Merrimack College consider legacy status?**

No. Merrimack College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Merrimack College require an essay?**

Merrimack College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Merrimack College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $73,750 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $39,219.

**What is Merrimack College's graduation rate?**

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 166850. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology