Merrimack College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Merrimack College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.9%(3,191)
Hispanic
8.7%(362)
African American
3.9%(161)
Asian
1.5%(63)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.4%(100)
Unknown
6.4%(264)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment5,505
International Students3%

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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.7%(1,931)
Women
54.3%(2,298)

Gender Statistics

Men1,931

35% of total enrollment

Women2,298

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Merrimack College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.8%(161)
18-19
45.0%(1,902)
20-21
42.0%(1,773)
22-24
6.6%(277)
25+
2.6%(111)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(27)
22-24
42.3%(539)
25+
55.6%(709)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Merrimack College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 31% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.2%(782)
Out-of-State
31.1%(368)
International
2.7%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State782

66% of student body

Out-of-State368

31% of student body

International32

3% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age