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Your chances of getting into Merrimack College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.6%
Admission Difficulty for Merrimack College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Merrimack is 74.6%.  Its admission rate is the 35th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Merrimack and can you get accepted?

Merrimack is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 9,833 out of the 13,175 who applied were admitted.

Merrimack College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Merrimack?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Merrimack College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

Merrimack GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Merrimack College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Merrimack are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Merrimack accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Merrimack is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #43 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Merrimack is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Merrimack College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 11.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 14.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Merrimack SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Merrimack College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Merrimack College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Merrimack College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Merrimack ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Merrimack College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Merrimack College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Merrimack College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,409 5,708 13,175
Accepted 5,557 4,276 9,833
Acceptance Rate 75% 75% 75%
Enrolled 624 558 1,182
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Sep 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2024 has passed. Applications were due on Sep 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Merrimack College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Merrimack College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Merrimack College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Merrimack College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Merrimack College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166850 IPEDS survey data for Merrimack College.

Last updated February 24, 2024