Merrimack College

315 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA 01845
http://www.merrimack.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1947
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,154
Endowment31,164,887
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee50
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition23,450
Room/Board9,730
Services
Associated FirmsWeston and Sampson Engineering, Raytheon, Putnam, Wells Fargo, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Fiedlity, Massachusetts Dept of Human Services, Waddell and Reed, Arqule, Phillips Medical Systems, PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsObservatory (open to the public one night per week). McCoy Art Gallery, located in the Rogers Center for the Arts.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsObservatory (open to the public one night per week). McCoy Art Gallery, located in the Rogers Center for the Arts.
Periodical Subs1,037
# of Books117,681
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months91%
within one year94%
within two years97%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities5%
Campus Size220 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing76%
College housing typescoed dorms (83%), women's dorms (6%), men's dorms (4%), apartment for single students (5%), special housing for disabled students (1%), special housing for international students (1%)
Popular Events Family Weekend, Cram Jam (during finals), Winter Weekend, Spring Weekend, concerts, hockey games, other sporting events
Nearest AirportBoston (25), Manchester (33)
Nearest TrainAndover (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitiesdance, drama/theater, jazz band, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations45
# of fraternities3
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities5%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Beacon (monthly)
Honor SocietiesOrder of Omega, Sigma XI, Chi Epsilon
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) M. O. R. E. , Respect Life, Justice & Peace Coalition
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Brothers & Sisters United, Latinos of Merrimack
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Commuter Council, Merrimaction, Peer Health Educators, Merrimack Program Board, e-Merrimack, Best Buddies, Dance Club, Friends Coalition, OnStagers, Orientation Committee, Student Government Association, Jazz Ensemble and various academic clubs