Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a private Catholic college located in North Andover, Massachusetts. Founded in 1947 by the Order of Saint Augustine, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, business, engineering, education, health sciences, and nursing. The college emphasizes Augustinian values of community, truth, and service, and provides a close-knit campus environment with small class sizes and experiential learning opportunities. The college sits on a suburban campus in the Merrimack Valley, about 25 miles north of Boston. It features a mix of historic and modern academic buildings, residence halls, athletics facilities, and student life spaces. Merrimack is known for its strong career preparation, cooperative education programs, and active student body participating in Division I and club athletics, campus ministry, and student organizations. Merrimack College has grown significantly in recent decades, expanding its academic offerings and campus infrastructure while maintaining its Catholic and Augustinian identity. It serves a diverse student population and focuses on combining liberal arts education with professional and pre-professional training.