Merrimack College
North Andover, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | North Andover, MA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,916 |
| Acceptance rate | 75% |
| Testing policy | Not used |
| Graduation rate | 72% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $70,038 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- EAII: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Family & consumer sciences, Health professions & nursing, Communications, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Strongest majors at Merrimack
- Education at Merrimack: #131 of 551 schools, score 69/100, about 76 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Merrimack: #151 of 592 schools, score 71/100, about 67 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Merrimack: #210 of 650 schools, score 61/100, about 265 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Merrimack: #179 of 543 schools, score 67/100, about 116 graduates a year
- Nursing at Merrimack: #158 of 388 schools, score 63/100, about 38 graduates a year
- Engineering (all) at Merrimack: #221 of 434 schools, score 55/100, about 60 graduates a year
- Psychology at Merrimack: #395 of 694 schools, score 50/100, about 60 graduates a year
- English & writing at Merrimack: #423 of 697 schools, score 44/100, about 18 graduates a year