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The Order of St. Augustine O.S.A. established the Merrimack College in 1947, which is a private Catholic liberal arts college. The sprawling 220-acre campus of the college is located in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack College's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students. The student body represents more than 25 states in the US, and over 15 countries worldwide.
Merrimack College offers a host of undergraduate degrees, honors and graduate programs, as well as non-credit certificate programs. Students can opt for courses in liberal arts, business, and science and engineering. The School for Advanced Studies offers undergraduate and master’s degrees as well as professional education and certificate programs.
The sports teams of Merrimack College are known as the Warriors. They are members of NCAA Division I, Hockey East conference, and NCAA Division II. The teams participate in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, ice hockey, football, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
Merrimack College is located in North Andover, MA (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Merrimack College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Merrimack College is known for its programs in mathematics, fine arts, business and management, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 590. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Merrimack College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Merrimack College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 2,098 enrolled students in 2007.
Full-time students are the norm at Merrimack College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Merrimack College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Merrimack College values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Merrimack College, a small, comprehensive, modern Catholic center of higher learning in the Northeast, reflects in its policies the teaching traditions of the founding Order of St. Augustine: to provide, in a Christian, values-sensitive environment, the opportunity for its students to develop a mature intellectual, cultural, social, emotional, and moral awareness; to combine professional training of high-quality with a commitment to an integrated liberal arts component in all courses of study; to act as a major educational resource for individuals and for the Merrimack Valley community."
More complete details are provided below.
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike St
North Andover, MA 01845
General Phone: (978) 837-5000
http://www.merrimack.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 188 | marketing, accounting, finance, operations management, business management, international business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 155 | political science, English, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, history, economics, Spanish language, Romance languages and literature, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Media | 31 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 28 | civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Science | 19 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | health service and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Merrimack College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 528 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Merrimack College had a total enrollment of 2,098 students (1,901 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Merrimack College offers campus housing for 1,570 of its 1,901 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Andover, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,656 | 2,562 | 70% | 422 | 16% |
| Men | 1,890 | 1,323 | 70% | 221 | 17% |
| Women | 1,766 | 1,239 | 70% | 201 | 16% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,040 |
| Room and board | $ 11,790 |
| Room charge | $ 6,990 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 830 |
Financial Aid:
Merrimack College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212000)
Merrimack College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $80,108 | 13 | $76,996 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 41 | $65,577 | 27 | $61,484 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $59,161 | 12 | $53,253 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $68,442 | 52 | $63,462 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 59 | 151 |
| Football | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Track | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 48 | 90 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Merrimack College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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