Merrimack College, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Merrimack College Rankings
Affordability23
Selectivity28
Retention65
Graduation50
Earnings64
Diversity28
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Merrimack College
96%
Bachelor’s
4%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing28%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences18%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Merrimack College
83%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
550
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–580
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Merrimack College
$42K
In-State Tuition
$42K
Out-of-State Tuition
$55K
Average Total Cost
$33K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $29K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $30K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Merrimack College
69%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
78%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 49% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $24K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $21K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 78% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 85% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Merrimack College
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 66% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 55% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 38% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 76% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 69% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 68% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Merrimack College
96%
Employment Rate
$46K
Median Salary
$33K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $18K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $46K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $46K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $55K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $57K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Merrimack College
3,648
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
790
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 15% | 18% |