MERRIMACK COLLEGE AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Achievement is always in motion — Merrimack College continues to be recognized for academic excellence and innovation.
MERRIMACK RANKED #8
Most Innovative Schools
Merrimack was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the eighth most innovative school for making promising changes and cutting-edge developments on campus.
RANKINGS
U.S. News & World Report
- Most Innovative Schools (#8)
- Best Colleges for Veterans (#16)
- Undergraduate Teaching (#20)
- Regional Universities North (#38)
- Best Value Schools (#52)
- Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (#82)
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Merrimack College was recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the 10th fastest-growing private nonprofit institution in the Master’s category.
- In the last 10 years, Merrimack’s graduate enrollment has increased 148%.
Money
Money has added Merrimack College to its Best Colleges 2025 list. Colleges are selected based on affordability, quality of education, and employment and earnings outcomes.
The Princeton Review
Merrimack College is one of the best colleges in the Northeast according to the nationally known education services company, The Princeton Review.
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
This prestigious designation speaks to Merrimack’s long-standing history of community engagement and efforts to create collective impacts.
Apple
Merrimack College became only the third higher education institution in New England to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.
In THE NEWS
Merrimack College Receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
Merrimack College Receives State Award to Develop Regional Tech Hub
Merrimack College Professor Receives NIH Grant to Evaluate New Federal Nutrition Standards for School Meals
Merrimack College Ranks in Money’s Best Colleges in America 2025
Merrimack College Receives Record Undergraduate Applications
Merrimack College Faculty Awarded NIH Grant to Study Concussion Therapies
Merrimack College Ranks in Money’s Best Colleges 2024
Merrimack Ranks Among Chronicle of Higher Education's Top 10 Fastest-Growing Colleges
Merrimack Named Apple Distinguished School for Second Time
You might recognize Mike Beeman ’78 from his social media presence, but did you know he’s a proud MC alum running his 49th consecutive Boston Marathon today? Before hitting the course, he stopped by campus to reflect on his time at Merrimack and share advice for fellow runners. Good luck to everyone taking on the Boston Marathon today!
You already belong, now become a Warrior! Submit your deposit by May 1 to make it official.
Warriors honored at the State House! @merrimack_mih was recognized for the determination, commitment and drive that led them to the program’s first @hockey_east championship. Thank you to all who welcomed the team and helped celebrate this historic moment for MC!
Four paws, full of Warrior pride! Happy first birthday to Gus, our certified therapy dog who brings comfort, supports students and strengthens the Merrimack community every day. 🐾💛
Did you attend the OnStagers’ most recent production? Check out some highlights from their spring musical, Alice By Heart!
