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MERRIMACK COLLEGE (Merrimac)

  • 315 Turnpike St
  • North Andover, MA 01845
  • OPEID College Code: 00212000
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  • General Phone: (978) 837-5000
  • President: Ronald O. Champagne
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,090
  • College Alias: Merrimac
  • College Mascot: Warriors
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Merrimack College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Merrimack College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,1671,7163,883
Number Granted Admission (%)1,606 (74%)1,475 (86%)3,081 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)291 (18%)262 (18%)553 (18%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving72%15%11%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,171$4,648$1,237$11,457
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.8%1.3%1.7%
Number in Default13712
Number in Repayment459507675
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$29,810$29,810$29,810
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,810$29,810$29,810
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,810$29,810$29,810
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$925
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,190$10,190$11,790
Other Expenses$1,450$1,450$830
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,190$10,190$10,200
Other Expenses$1,450$1,450$1,850
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,450$1,450$3,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$42,450$42,450$43,355
In-State$42,450$42,450$43,355
Out of State$42,450$42,450$43,355
Off Campus
In-District$42,450$42,450$42,785
In-State$42,450$42,450$42,785
Out of State$42,450$42,450$42,785
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,260$32,260$34,035
In-State$32,260$32,260$34,035
Out of State$32,260$32,260$34,035
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-2-
Biology Degree-22-
Exercise Physiology Degree-11-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-48-
Business Administration Degree-45-
Finance Degree-31-
International Business Degree-9-
Marketing Degree-53-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-31-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree-4-
 
Education
Education Degree--19
Elementary Education Degree---
Secondary Education Degree---
Middle School Education Degree---
 
Engineering
Civil Engineering Degree-11-
Electrical Engineering Degree-16-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-22-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-3-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-13-
Health Services Degree-18-
 
History
History Degree-9-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-21-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-10-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-1-
Religious Studies Degree-1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-15-
Physics Degree-1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-35-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree-1-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree---
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-4-
Political Science Degree-20-
Sociology Degree-18-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree-8-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,090
    • Undergraduate: 2,031 Graduate: 59
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,053 Female: 1,037
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,047 Female: 984
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 6 Female: 53
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,886 Part-Time: 204
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,884 Part-Time: 147
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2 Part-Time: 57
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien422%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown36117%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1830.1%
Ages 18-1975536%
Ages 20-2179738%
Ages 22-2435217%
Ages 25-29462%
Ages 30-34150.7%
Ages 35-39221%
Ages 40-49422%
Ages 50-65271%
Age Over 65130.6%
Age Unknown180.9%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees544365179
Faculty Status242128114
Tenured Faculty9999-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service239125114
Primarily Instruction239125114
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5050-
Other Professionals1047331
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15111734
Clerical And Secretarial956431
Skilled Crafts1010-
Service and/or Maintenance37352
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,243 (125)$68,187 (72)$65,960 (53)
Professor$78,971 (35)$78,640 (22)$79,532 (13)
Associate Professor$64,104 (61)$66,175 (31)$61,964 (30)
Assistant Professor$59,691 (29)$59,368 (19)$60,304 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,243 (125)$68,187 (72)$65,960 (53)
Professor$78,971 (35)$78,640 (22)$79,532 (13)
Associate Professor$64,104 (61)$66,175 (31)$61,964 (30)
Assistant Professor$59,691 (29)$59,368 (19)$60,304 (10)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,519,808$2,407,476$1,112,332
Ratio (%)100%68%32%
 
Participants
All Athletes426287139
Unduplicated Athletes422286136
Baseball3636-
Basketball241311
Field Hockey19-19
Football110110-
Ice Hockey2828-
Lacrosse694425
Soccer713833
Softball16-16
Tennis19910
Track and Field, X-Country23914
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$39,003$15,543
Assistant Coaches-$15,285$7,611
 
Coaches
All Coaches382216
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Lacrosse422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students70%
 
By Gender
Male63%
Female75%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien56%
American Indian-
Black67%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
White70%
Unknown68%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less60%
5 Years70%
6 Years70%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related-1
Liquor Related82
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related14
Liquor Related2112
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary1120
On Campus
Forcible Rape21
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary1631
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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