We know how hard it can be to keep track of so many different schools and their application requirements, deadlines, academic offerings and more. To help, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about Merrimack on one page to keep you updated and informed quickly and easily.
No Application Fee: We do not charge a fee to apply to Merrimack, and there is no waiver needed. It’s just free—simple as that!
Automatic Scholarship Consideration: Merrimack invests more than $110 million annually in institutional financial aid. 99% of students receive merit and need-based aid, with awards ranging from $16,000 – $36,000 annually.
Flexible Deadlines: Merrimack offers Early Decision and Early Action I deadlines on November 15, and then a second round of ED/EA II on January 15, followed by Regular Decision on February 15 and Rolling Admission thereafter. So— whenever your student is ready to apply, we’re ready too!
Test Scores Not Required: We do not use test scores in our application review process. Instead, we look closely at transcripts, GPA and other application documents to evaluate college readiness and fit.
*Please Note: We encourage students to submit first-quarter or trimester grades and any other supplemental documents (resume, essay etc) that they feel strongly supports their application.
Reminder: Test scores are not required for applicants and will not be considered during the review process. This includes nursing applicants.
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Early Decision I: November 15
Early Action I: November 15
Early Decision II: January 15
Early Action II: January 15
Regular Decision: February 15
Rolling Admission: August 1
Early Decision I: Mid-December
Early Action I: Mid-December
Early Decision II: February 1
Early Action II: February 1
Regular Decision: March 1
Rolling Admission: Weekly after March 1
GPA 3.5 – 4.0: 51%
GPA 3.0 – 3.4: 29%
GPA 2.5 – 2.9: 14%
GPA Below 2.5: 6%
Nursing Average GPA: 3.83
Slate.org is a free tool for school counselors, independent counselors, and community-based organizations. It allows counselors to conveniently and securely upload application-related materials, track students’ status in the admission process and receive notice of their decisions. To register, simply visit Slate.org or email [email protected] for more information.
Elsie Bennett ’26, a graphic design major, serves as vice president of the Active Minds student group, an Office of Student Involvement student leader and resident advisor.
