Merrimack College: what international applicants need

What are Merrimack College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Merrimack College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Early Action II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Merrimack College's acceptance rate?

70% for students who started in fall 2024: Merrimack College admitted 9,852 of its 14,070 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Merrimack College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Merrimack College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores for 2026–27 (test-blind), even if you send them.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

How much is Merrimack College's application fee for international students?

Merrimack College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Merrimack College accept?

Merrimack College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, PTE Academic, and Cambridge English as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Merrimack College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Merrimack College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Merrimack College require?

Merrimack College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Merrimack College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Merrimack College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Merrimack College have?

78 of Merrimack College's 4,102 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Merrimack College cost for international students?

Merrimack College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $53,962, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $21,525. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $78,687 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source