Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Merrimack is $51,786. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.26% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $54,512 which is a 5.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,495. The Living costs increased by 8.86% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
Merrimack Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$49,196$19,745
2023-2024$51,786$21,495
Change % 2023-20245.26%8.86%
2024-2025$54,512$23,400
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Merrimack College - COA
Merrimack College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Merrimack College - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $35,500 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.57% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $37,123 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Merrimack Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$33,948$19,745
2023-2024$35,500$21,495
Change % 2023-20244.57%8.86%
2024-2025$37,123$23,400
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Merrimack College - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Merrimack. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,665. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,075.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,582
2023-2024$1,665
2024-2025$1,752
Graduate2022-2023$1,028
2023-2024$1,075
2024-2025$1,124
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Merrimack College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Merrimack College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Merrimack College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Merrimack College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Merrimack College$51,786
Boston University$65,168
Harvard University$59,076
Northeastern University$63,141
Boston College$67,680
Tufts University$67,844

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Merrimack?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Merrimack is $224,477.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$53,464$55,196$56,985$58,831$224,477
Class of 2029Fall 2025$55,196$56,985$58,831$60,738$231,750
Class of 2030Fall 2026$56,985$58,831$60,738$62,706$239,260
Class of 2031Fall 2027$58,831$60,738$62,706$64,738$247,012
Class of 2032Fall 2028$60,738$62,706$64,738$66,835$255,016

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $323,945.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Merrimack College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$76,869$79,549$82,325$85,202$323,945
Class of 2029Fall 2025$79,549$82,325$85,202$88,182$335,258
Class of 2030Fall 2026$82,325$85,202$88,182$91,269$346,977
Class of 2031Fall 2027$85,202$88,182$91,269$94,467$359,119
Class of 2032Fall 2028$88,182$91,269$94,467$97,780$371,697

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 95% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $223,269.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Merrimack College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$51,700$54,380$57,156$60,033$223,269
Class of 2029Fall 2025$54,380$57,156$60,033$63,013$234,582
Class of 2030Fall 2026$57,156$60,033$63,013$66,100$246,301
Class of 2031Fall 2027$60,033$63,013$66,100$69,298$258,443
Class of 2032Fall 2028$63,013$66,100$69,298$72,611$271,021

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Merrimack College.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Merrimack College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$51,786$1,000 $21,495
Graduate$35,500 $1,000$21,495

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