| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
3,051 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,877 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
174 |
| Total graduate students: |
303 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
210 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
93 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 83.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 2.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 68.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.5% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 13.7% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
220 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
North Andover, MA |
| Population of city/town: |
27,196 |
| Nearest major city: |
Boston |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
25 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
645,966 |
| Online campus map: |
www.merrimack.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Freshmen are given priority for housing. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
88% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
75% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
25% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Support services. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Augustinian, Jewish-Christian, and elementary education collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Arts gallery, Augustinian study/legacy, biotechnology/biomedical sciences, Campus Ministry, diversity education, engaged democracy, excellence in teaching/learning, and study of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim relations centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
1 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
5% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, yearbook, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Beacon |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
50 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Interfaith Alliance |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Native American Affairs; African, Asian, and Latino/a groups |
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| International student organizations: |
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Italian club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Model UN, IEEE, Art Warriors, concert choir, jazz ensemble, Mackapella, pep band, CRU, Best Buddies, Gay Straight Alliance, Green Team, HerCampus, Live 2 Give, Programming Board, Ultimate Warrior; American Marketing and Sociology Student Associations; American Civil Engineers, Pre‐Law, Onstagers Dramatic, and Poker Societies; Class and Student Athlete Advisory Councils; accounting, criminology, education, finance/investment, math, sport management, sports medicine, comedy, auto, and gaming clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jeremy Gibson,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
navy, gold, and white |
| School mascot: |
Warrior |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
ECAC Hockey (Division I), Northeast-10 Conference (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's football | yes | |
| Men's ice hockey | yes | |
| Men's lacrosse | yes | |
| Men's soccer | yes | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's crew | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball and tennis courts, football, lacrosse, and soccer fields; fitness center, hockey rink, indoor track; baseball and softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, billiards, broomball, dance, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, ice hockey, kickball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, volleyball, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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baseball, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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cheerleading, dance team, figure skating, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Boston (25 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Manchester, NH |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Andover, MA (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Lawrence, MA (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% within one year of graduation |
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