Outcomes at Merrimack
Graduation Rate
70.05%
Transfer-out Rate
21.03%
Retention Rate
79.00%
The graduation rate at Merrimack College is 70.05% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 786 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,122 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 57.70%.
The transfer-out rate is 21.03% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 79% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Merrimack College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Merrimack College. 786 students have completed and 236 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 93 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,122 | 1,122 |
| Completers | 786 (70.05%) | 786 |
| Transfer-out | 236 (21.03%) | 236 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (0.62%) | 7 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 93 (8.29%) | 93 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 707 students have completed in 4 years and additional 65 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 707 (63.01%) |
346 (59.66%) |
361 (66.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 65 (5.79%) |
46 (7.93%) |
19 (3.51%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 14 (1.25%) |
10 (1.72%) |
4 (0.74%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70.05% (786/1,122) | 69.31% (402/580) | 70.85% (384/542) |
| Asian | 53.57% (15/28) | 42.86% (6/14) | 64.29% (9/14) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 62.50% (20/32) | 61.54% (16/26) | 66.67% (4/6) |
| Hispanic | 55.06% (49/89) | 56.41% (22/39) | 54.00% (27/50) |
| White | 73.11% (647/885) | 72.91% (323/443) | 73.30% (324/442) |
| Two or More Race | 76.92% (20/26) | 72.22% (13/18) | 87.50% (7/8) |
| Unknown | 63.83% (30/47) | 66.67% (20/30) | 58.82% (10/17) |