Merrimack College was founded in 1947 in North Andover, Massachusetts, by the Order of St. Augustine. The Augustinians, at the invitation of Richard Cushing, then archbishop of Boston, established the college as a direct response to the needs and aspirations of local soldiers returning home from World War II. Students at Merrimack College now come from all across the United States and around the globe.
The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. Merrimack prepares you to build the skills and knowledge today’s employers want. With courses in business, health sciences, education, science, engineering, technology and liberal arts, Merrimack has a program for you to meet your personal and professional goals. As both a private undergraduate and graduate school based in Massachusetts, all education is enriched by our Catholic Augustinian heritage.
With more than 100 undergraduate academic programs; opportunities to major, minor and double-major across disciplines; and accelerated master’s degrees, Merrimack offers you a breadth of academic options to choose from. Through our schools of science and engineering, business, education and social policy, health sciences, and liberal arts, we offer more than 100 undergraduate and graduate academic programs — including one that’s undoubtedly right for you.
From academic advisors and career counselors, to resume workshops and networking events, you’ll find all the people and resources you need to meet your goals, whether you’re an undergraduate student, a graduate student or someone already in the working world who wants to continue their education and accelerate career growth. At Merrimack, we believe that small classes deliver big ideas. With our 14:1 student-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know your professors — experts who have literally been there and done that and want to help you do the same.
Not only is Merrimack one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nation, we’re recognized across the country for our excellence and value. Merrimack is one of the top private colleges in Massachusetts, as well as a strong choice for an affordable graduate school program.
Location
North Andover, Massachusetts (USA)
One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston, Massachusetts. Sun-soaked trees lining grassy quads. Winding brick paths and beautiful fall foliage. Rolling hills covered by a blanket of snow. Our 220-acre campus is pretty Instagram-worthy (all year round) — and only 20 minutes from Boston.
From move-in day to graduation day (and every day in between), you’ll experience an unparalleled sense of belonging, community and camaraderie at Merrimack – a shared belief that we’re all in this together and capable of extraordinary things. With more than 60 clubs, 25 sports and a brand-new stadium, there’s no limit to what you can do here at Merrimack. Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring – Campus Fitness and Recreation, Clubs and Organizations, Club Sports, Community Service, Intramurals, etc.
School & Faculty
- Business
- Health sciences
- Education
- Science
- Engineering
- Technology
- Liberal arts
