70%
Acceptance rate
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SAT (mid 50%)
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ACT (mid 50%)
Test required
Testing
How hard is it to get into Merrimack College?
With a 70% acceptance rate, Merrimack College is accessible — admits a majority of applicants. It enrolls roughly 3,916 undergraduates (suburban setting) in North Andover, MA. Solid grades, a sensible test plan, and thoughtful essays go a long way here.
What it takes to get in
- Testing policy: Test required. Confirm on the school's site, since policies shift each cycle.
- Essays: at Merrimack College's selectivity, the application essays are often what separates similar applicants. Make them specific and authentically yours.
Cost
Published tuition is about $53,962 per year before aid. Many students pay less after financial aid — check the school's net price calculator.
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- What is Merrimack College's acceptance rate?
- Merrimack College's acceptance rate is 70%, which makes it accessible — admits a majority of applicants.
- Is Merrimack College test-optional?
- Merrimack College's current testing policy is: Test required. Always confirm on the school's admissions site, as policies change by cycle.
Sources & official links
- Merrimack College on College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)
- Admissions figures compiled from the Common Data Set and IPEDS.
Figures are the most recent available from Common Data Set, IPEDS, and public reports, and are approximate. Always confirm details on Merrimack College’s official admissions site.