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Merrimack College is located in North Andover, Massachusetts (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, business and management, and liberal arts.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 580. 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 2,231 enrolled students in 2005.
Merrimack College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Merrimack College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference. Merrimack College 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
Admissions Phone: (978) 837-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 837-5103
http://www.merrimack.edu
Merrimack College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 221 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 115 | political science, sociology, English, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, economics, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 22 | civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | athletic trainer |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts studies |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | health service and sciences |
| Science | 6 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Merrimack College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 479 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 7 |
In 2005, Merrimack College had a total enrollment of 2,231 students (2,015 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 68% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Merrimack College offers campus housing for 1,573 of its 2,015 (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 | 3,413 | 2,436 | 71% | 553 | 23% |
| Men | 1,740 | 1,157 | 66% | 265 | 23% |
| Women | 1,673 | 1,279 | 76% | 288 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 837-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,200 |
| Room and board | $ 9,730 |
| Room charge | $ 5,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Merrimack College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 837-5103
Merrimack College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $75,165 | 11 | $73,096 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $63,426 | 28 | $59,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $55,619 | 19 | $50,745 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $65,758 | 58 | $59,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 83 | 178 |
| Football | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 68 | 114 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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
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
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 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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