Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a selective, independent college in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition whose mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives.

The College offers undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts, business, science and engineering, and education; it also offers graduate programs and a range of bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Throughout the curriculum, students can take advantage of hands-on opportunities including cooperative education and internships, research with faculty, study abroad and service learning.  And, because our curriculum emphasizes the liberal arts, graduates are prepared to be imaginative, analytical, aware of trends and historical perspectives, clear thinking, and adaptable to changes in their career. 

In the Augustinian Tradition

Merrimack’s community is committed to scholarship and service to others, and provides students myriad opportunities to develop intellectually, spiritually, socially and ethically.  At Merrimack, our dedication to the Augustinian values of hospitality, community, and the pursuit of truth will make you feel right at home as you explore the world and gain the experiences you need to chart your future.

• Over 2900 full-time undergraduates and 400 graduate students representing 22 states and 17 countries
• 90+ academic programs
• 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio
• Strong cooperative education program for all majors, study abroad, internships and career services programs
• Just 25 minutes north of Boston
• 75% of students reside on campus
• More than 50 student clubs and activities
• NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey and 23 men’s and women’s NCAA Division II sports 

Merrimack gives students more

Merrimack has been ranked one of the top 10 best colleges in the Northeast for the last 3 years by U.S. News & World Report and is consistently rated “Best in the Northeast” by Princeton Review.

The School's programs give students more than a highly respected academic degree. The professors and courses are all designed so that students graduate with the education and training that companies want.

What truly distinguishes Merrimack's curriculum is the potential opportunities in co-operative education programs and internships.

With Boston just 40km from school, students can take advantage of America's most prestigious companies in finance, technology, and healthcare. This world famous city is the 6th largest economy in the US and the 12th largest in the world*. The city also offers you endless entertainment with museums, symphonies, fine dining, sports, shopping, and tourism all around you.

Pathways to a range of graduate programs

The Pre-Master's programs provide a direct pathway to graduate degree study at Merrimack College. The programs are tailored to meet the needs of international students who wish to develop their professional career.

The Merrimack Pre-Master's courses combine engaging academic modules with English language training and cultural assimilation guidance. Students progress smoothly into American university life with knowledge and confidence.

* PriceWaterhouse Coopers Global City GDP Rankings 2008-2025 Published 2009.