Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $70,038. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $53,962 |
| Housing & meals | $19,995 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,419 |
| Total cost of attendance | $70,038 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Merrimack College net price compared with other Massachusetts colleges
Merrimack College has the 55th-lowest average net price of 67 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Montserrat College of Art | $33,216 | 53% | $33,022 |
| 52 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | $34,170 | 68% | $82,721 |
| 53 | Brandeis University | $35,736 | 86% | $77,231 |
| 54 | Laboure College of Healthcare | $36,863 | 100% | $62,200 |
| 55 | Merrimack College | $37,927 | 70% | $75,584 |
| 56 | Bentley University | $37,930 | 87% | $120,959 |
| 57 | College of the Holy Cross | $38,782 | 87% | $90,543 |
| 58 | MCPHS University | $39,545 | 62% | $125,557 |
| 59 | Tufts University | $39,998 | 94% | $83,214 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Massachusetts colleges →
Why Merrimack College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College | 70% | $37,927 | 70% | $75,584 | This school |
| Endicott College | 71% | $40,654 | 76% | $58,336 | |
| Simmons University | 70% | $25,265 | 72% | $63,494 | |
| Stonehill College | 66% | $33,016 | 76% | $77,745 | |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | 68% | $29,822 | 73% | $67,725 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Merrimack College would cost you $2,727 less per year than Endicott College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Merrimack College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$13,312).
- Merrimack College gives aided families $13,437 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Massachusetts resident | Merrimack College | Endicott College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $53,962 | $40,650 | +$13,312 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,304 | −$304 |
| Housing & meals | $19,995 | $17,372 | +$2,623 |
| Personal & travel | $1,500 | $2,000 | −$500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,419 | −$1,998 | −$4,421 |
| Sticker price | $70,038 | $59,328 | +$10,710 |
| Average grants | −$32,111 | −$18,674 | −$13,437 |
| You pay | $37,927 | $40,654 | −$2,727 |
“+” means Merrimack College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Merrimack College cost questions
How much is tuition at Merrimack College?
Tuition and fees are $53,962 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Merrimack College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $70,038 a year.
What do families actually pay at Merrimack College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $37,927 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $31,710; $48–75k pay $31,962; $110k+ pay $41,050.
How much debt do Merrimack College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,750, and 3.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Merrimack College overview