Merrimack College
One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a private Augustinian Catholic college home to 4,200+ undergraduate students in a beautiful, residential setting just north of Boston. The college features more than 160+ career-focused academic programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. Merrimack is devoted to going the extra mile to help students achieve personal, academic, and career success.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
In order for a first-year application to be considered “complete,” you must complete the following items:
- Common Application (no fee to apply)
- High school transcripts (official or unofficial)
- Common Application Secondary School Report (SSR)
We encourage you to submit first quarter or trimester grades and any supplemental documents you would like us to review. This can include additional recommendations or resumes.
Transfer
In order for a transfer application to be considered “complete”, the following items are required:
- Common Application or Merrimack Application (no fee to apply)
- Official or unofficial transcript(s) from each college/university attended (Transcripts are considered official if delivered directly from, or in an envelope sealed by, the college/university).
- International college transcripts must be evaluated through WES, SpanTran, ECE, or CED. A course-by-course evaluation must be sent directly from one of these evaluation agencies in order to be considered official.
- Official or unofficial final high school, GED or high school equivalency transcripts are required if less than one year (fewer than 24 semester hours of credit) of college coursework has been completed (with final grades).
- Transfer College Report, PDF version (We also accept the Common Application Transfer College Report.)
- U.S. permanent residents are required to submit a photocopy (both sides) of alien registration cards.
Please note that we may also ask for a midterm grade report (if final grades aren’t available) and/or course descriptions/syllabi.
- Common Application or Merrimack Application (no fee to apply)
- Official or unofficial transcript(s) from each college/university attended (Transcripts are considered official if delivered directly from, or in an envelope sealed by, the college/university).
- International college transcripts must be evaluated through WES, SpanTran, ECE, or CED. A course-by-course evaluation must be sent directly from one of these evaluation agencies in order to be considered official.
- Official or unofficial final high school, GED or high school equivalency transcripts are required if less than one year (fewer than 24 semester hours of credit) of college coursework has been completed (with final grades).
- Transfer College Report, PDF version (We also accept the Common Application Transfer College Report.)
- U.S. permanent residents are required to submit a photocopy (both sides) of alien registration cards.
Please note that we may also ask for a midterm grade report (if final grades aren’t available) and/or course descriptions/syllabi.
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Additional information
Decisions
Early Decision and Early Action applicants will receive a decision from us approximately one month after the deadline. Regular Decision and Rolling admission applicants will receive a decision from us on a rolling basis weekly starting after March 1.
Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for need-based aid—grants, loans, and work programs—you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the Merrimack College federal school code of 002120. The FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The recommended deadline should correspond with your application deadline.
Early Decision and Early Action applicants will receive a decision from us approximately one month after the deadline. Regular Decision and Rolling admission applicants will receive a decision from us on a rolling basis weekly starting after March 1.
Applying for Financial Aid
To apply for need-based aid—grants, loans, and work programs—you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), using the Merrimack College federal school code of 002120. The FAFSA is available online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The recommended deadline should correspond with your application deadline.
Visit us
With daily information sessions and campus tours along with special events like our Open House, we host a wide variety of campus visit opportunities throughout the year to fit your needs and help you get the inside perspective of what it’s like to be a student at Merrimack. Tell us what academic major interests you and we’ll tailor your visit just for you. Find out more information and register for all visit opportunities at www.merrimack.edu/visit. Can’t make it to campus? Explore an interactive 360-degree view of Merrimack at www.merrimack.edu/virtual.
"Merrimack's faculty are more dedicated to student success than anywhere else. They provide excellent support for students throughout their four years, so at graduation, they have a high level of mastery in their major and practical skills to succeed."