Merrimack College's published cost of attendance is $70,038. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $31,710, middle-income families pay around $31,962, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,050.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $70,038 |
| Tuition and Fees | $53,962 |
| Room and Board | $21,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,111 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $37,927 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $31,710 |
| $30–48k | $29,417 |
| $48–75k | $31,962 |
| $75–110k | $36,045 |
| $110k+ | $41,050 |
Merrimack College's published cost of attendance is $70,038. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $31,710, middle-income families pay around $31,962, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,050. Azimuth ranks Merrimack College #1369 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Merrimack College participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The gap between published sticker price and actual net price can be substantial, particularly for lower-income families — a distinction worth understanding when comparing affordability across institutions. Families should review the institution's financial aid page to understand how their specific circumstances map to aid eligibility. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $50,540; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,506, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Merrimack College earn median 4-year earnings of $65,506, placing Merrimack College in the 70.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,322 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Merrimack College in the 20.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Merrimack College #737 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Merrimack College's program portfolio is anchored in business and professional fields. Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services is the largest program with 114 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,734, at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration enrolls 78 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $73,877, performing at 1.1x the benchmark. Digital Marketing and Finance round out the institution's core offerings, with Communication and Media Studies delivering median 4-year earnings of $64,345 at 1.1x the benchmark . This concentration in Business fields reflects the institution's strategic focus on career-ready preparation and employer alignment.
