Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Merrimack College is 74.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.02%. 5,708 men and 7,409 women applied to Merrimack and 4,276 men and 5,557 women students were accepted.
Among them, 558 men and 624 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Merrimack.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 13,175 | 5,708 | 7,409 | 58 | 0 |
| Admitted | 9,833 | 4,276 | 5,557 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,182 | 558 | 624 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74.63% | 74.91% | 75.00% | 0.00% | - |
| Yield | 12.02% | 13.05% | 11.23% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Merrimack. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Merrimack College.
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Merrimack.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.merrimack.edu/admission/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |