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One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston. The college features more than 100 career-focused undergraduates, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty passionate about their subject and student success. Merrimack prepares students to build the skills and knowledge today's employers want. Whether it be business, health sciences, education, science, technology, or liberal arts, Merrimack programs offer a tailored experience that aligns with students' personal and professional goals, enriched by its Catholic Augustinian heritage. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives. Inspired by the Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue, our vision is to: Prepare students to adapt creatively to tomorrow's realities through excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and the professions. Build a community of scholars welcoming and respecting diverse backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. Cultivate the intellectual, moral, spiritual, physical, and personal awareness needed to make wise choices for life, career, and service. Encourage and support scholarly work that contributes to the wisdom on which society bases its decisions. Engage other educational institutions, industry, and social change agencies in collaborative efforts fostering a just, peaceful, and sustainable world. Merrimack College has renewed its mission and vision for the 21st century. In December 2008, the trustee's board approved a more transparent and compelling mission statement that guides us in our strategic planning. Through our schools of science and engineering, business education and social policy health sciences, and liberal arts, we offer more than 100 academic programs — including one that's undoubtedly right for you. Here, you are never on your own. From academic advisers and career counselors to resume workshops and networking events, you will find all the people and resources you need to meet your goals. At Merrimack, we believe that small classes deliver big ideas. With our 14:1 student-faculty ratio, you will get to know your professors — experts who have been there and done that and want to help you do the same. From one-of-a-kind traditions to scream-your-head-off Division I hockey games, plus countless chances to give back by doing good, you will find plenty of ways to make your college experience a memorable one. Sun-soaked trees are lining grassy quads. Winding brick paths and beautiful fall foliage. Rolling hills covered by a blanket of snow. Our 220-acre campus is pretty Instagram-worthy (all year round) — and only 30 minutes from Boston. Your degree is an investment — and we think it should be an affordable one. That is why 99 percent of students receive a grant and scholarship. Once you factor in financial aid options, the cost of Merrimack comes close to that of a state institution. A degree is only as valuable as where it can take you. And based on our alumni career statistics, Merrimack is on the right track. With a 95 percent career outcome rate and salaries that are 67 percent higher than the national average ten years post-graduation, you can feel good about your decision to pursue a degree at Merrimack College. Not only is Merrimack one of the fastest-growing colleges in the nation, but we are also recognized across the country for our excellence and value. When you enroll at Merrimack, you are never alone. From admission to graduation (and beyond), we are here to help you with anything that comes your way. Merrimack offers more than 100 academic programs, excellent career preparation, and a stunning campus - all in a residential community located just 20 minutes from Boston. We are creating tomorrow's leaders. Highly integrated and flexible, our graduate programs offer students the opportunity to earn an advanced degree valued by top employers. With more than 90 undergraduate academic program opportunities to major, minor, and double-major across disciplines and accelerated master's degrees, Merrimack offers you a breadth of academic options to choose from. Want to build bridges? Inspire the next generation of students? Negotiate high-stake deals on Wall Street? We have got you covered. Your success is our success. Whether you would like a little extra help proofreading a 14-page term paper, acing your calculus final, or researching Latin American history, we are here for you. Want to embrace your inner pacesetter by joining the Honors Student Council or getting involved in community activism? We can hook you up with that, too. A semester-long experience to help first-year students learn about academic resources, community service opportunities, and the best place to grab a burrito. The Merrimack College Honors Program, established in 2008, is designed to enhance and enrich the academic experience of talented, highly motivated students at Merrimack College. The program offers challenging classes, encourages interdisciplinary approaches to learning, and provides students with opportunities to pursue independent study and research with individual faculty mentors. It can supplement academic degrees and majors in all departments and schools of the college. When you pursue an education at Merrimack, you are never on your own. Our financial aid experts understand what you are going through and are ready with answers. We look forward to helping you navigate the financial aid process as you get closer to choosing where to spend your next four years. View full university