Merrimack College Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
2%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Merrimack College has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.0%(3,363)
Hispanic
9.6%(440)
African American
3.9%(179)
Asian
1.7%(76)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
2.2%(101)
Unknown
9.6%(440)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment6,650
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Merrimack College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Merrimack College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.4%(2,228)
Women
52.6%(2,470)

Gender Statistics

Men2,228

34% of total enrollment

Women2,470

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Merrimack College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.3%(181)
18-19
46.7%(1,960)
20-21
40.2%(1,689)
22-24
6.6%(279)
25+
2.1%(90)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(18)
22-24
42.3%(629)
25+
56.5%(841)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Merrimack College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.3%(710)
Out-of-State
32.1%(344)
International
1.6%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State710

66% of student body

Out-of-State344

32% of student body

International17

2% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age