Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

privateMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Safety

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ROI

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Merrimack College is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (large program) located in North Andover, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,916. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 70% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 70% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $31,962 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $74,379. The 4-year graduation rate is 71%, 26 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $75,584.

Acceptance Rate

70.0%

Avg Net Price

$37,927

6-yr Grad Rate

69.2%

Earnings 10yr

$75,584

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70.0%
SAT Range
ACT Range
Enrollment
3,916
Student:Faculty
13:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$53,962
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,962
Room & Board
$21,525
Students Receiving Aid
15.6%
Median Debt at Grad

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