Graduate Tuition and Fees
Our affordable master’s degree programs and graduate certificates deliver exceptional value. Weigh the costs and benefits here.
Maximize the Return on Your Educational Investment
All of Merrimack College’s graduate programs are highly competitive in an academic sense. They’re even more competitive when it comes to tuition.
Compare our costs to those of academically comparable graduate programs, and decide for yourself. Merrimack’s affordable graduate programs reflect our commitment to making high-caliber education accessible to everyone. In addition to low tuition, we help you afford a master’s degree or graduate certificate by offering:
- Exceptional scholarships and fellowships that may reduce your tuition by as much as 100 percent
- Accelerated programs that you can complete in one year or less for many disciplines
- Online and hybrid degree options with discounted tuition
- Evening and weekend classes that allow you to work full-time while you’re earning a master’s degree or graduate certificate
- Accessible financial aid programs
- Interest-free payment plans to help you fit graduate tuition into your budget
Merrimack has a long tradition of inclusive education. If you’re committed to earning a master’s degree or graduate certificate, we’ll work with you to try to eliminate the financial hurdles. Contact our graduate admission team to get the conversation started.
Graduate Tuition at Merrimack College
Below, you’ll find basic information about tuition and fees for master’s degrees and graduate certificates. Your specific costs may be lower if you qualify for a fellowship, scholarship, graduate student loan or other forms of financial aid.
Please note: Students will be billed by program.
| 2025 – 2026 Graduate Program Tuition (per credit hour) | |
| Girard School of Business | |
| Certificate in Business Analytics (Online) | $725 |
| Certificate in Forensic Accounting (Online) | $725 |
| Certificate in Marketing Management (Online) | $725 |
| Certificate in Organizational Leadership (Online) | $725 |
| Certificate in Quantitative and Digital Finance (Online) | $725 |
| Certificate in Taxation (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Accounting (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Business Analytics (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Finance (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Leadership (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Management (Online) | $725 |
| Master of Business Administration- MBA (Online) | $488 |
| School of Arts & Sciences | |
| Certificate in Interfaith Spirituality | $620 |
| Certificate in Spiritual Direction | $620 |
| Certificate in Spirituality and Work (Hybrid) | $620 |
| Master of Arts- Communication | $620 |
| Master of Arts- Spirituality Direction | $620 |
| Master of Arts in Spirituality | $620 |
| Master of Science-Applied Chemistry | $1140 |
| Master of Science- Biology | $1140 |
| Master of Public Administration (Online) | $620 |
| School of Education & Social Policy | |
| Certificate of Community Based Non-Profit Leadership | $620 |
| Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study | $620 |
| Certificate of Social and Emotional Learning | $620 |
| M.Ed. in Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement | $620 |
| M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction | $620 |
| M.Ed. Higher Education | $765 |
| M.Ed. School Counseling(Online/On-ground) | $700 |
| M.Ed. Teacher Education (Online/On-ground) | $620 |
| Master of Science- Criminology and Criminal Justice | $575 |
| Master of Science-Speech Language Pathology | $725 |
| Doctor of Education-Educational Leadership | $545 |
| School of Counseling & Social Work | |
| Master of Science- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online/On-ground) | $725 |
| Master of Science- M.S.W. Social Work | $1140 |
| School of Engineering & Computational Sciences | |
| Certificate in Data Science | $725 |
| Certificate in Product Management | $545 |
| Master of Science- Computer Science(Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Data Science(Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Product Management(Online) | $545 |
| Master of Science- Civil Engineering | $725 |
| Master of Science- Information Technology(Online) | $725 |
| Master of Science- Mechanical Engineering | $725 |
| Master of Science- Engineering Management | $545 |
| School of Nursing & Health Sciences | |
| Master of Science- Athletic Training | $890 |
| Master of Science- Exercise and Sport Science | $1140 |
| Master of Science- Health Promotion and Management | $725 |
| Master of Science- Healthcare Leadership | $725 |
| Master of Science- Nursing Population Health | $620 |
| Master of Science- Nutrition and Human Performance | $1140 |
| Student Fees for Master’s Degrees, Graduate Certificates and Doctoral Programs | |
| Comprehensive Fee 1 to 7 credit hours | $400 |
| Comprehensive Fee 8 or more credit hours | $800 |
Parking Fee
Per semester
| Fall and Spring 2025 – 2026 | |
| Graduate/Doctoral (Fall $135, Spring $135) | $270 Annually |
Meal Plans
| Off-Campus Student Meal Plan Types* | Semester Rate |
| 5 Meals Per Week | $1,715.00 |
| 5 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh | $2,315.00 |
| 3 Meals Per Week | $1,060.00 |
| 3 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh | $1,660.00 |
| 2 Meals Per Week | $705.00 |
| 2 Meals Per Week with HelloFresh | $1,305.00 |
Visit Dining Services for details about each plan.
*Optional for all off-campus undergraduate and graduate students.
Refund Policy
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | Full refund: Before the first day of class |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | Full refund: First day of class through the last day of add/drop |
| Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | 60% refund: After add/drop through the 15th day of classes |
Please note that there are no refunds for tuition or any fees (comprehensive fee) nor a refund on room and board in the event that Merrimack College determines, at its sole discretion, that it must shut down and transition to remote learning.
Agreement
By registering for classes, students acknowledge and agree that Merrimack College reserves the right to modify all aspects of its programming (educational, both in-person and remote; extracurricular; and any other programs currently available, or created over the course of the 2024-2025 academic year) at its sole discretion, and in response to orders of civil authority or as a result of COVID-19 or other causes outside of its control. Further, students acknowledge that in the event of any changes the College deems necessary, tuition and fees and room and board are set for the year and will not be adjusted or refunded.
Financial aid is available from federal, state and Merrimack sources to help meet these costs.
Withdrawals*
The notice of withdrawal must be in writing; refunds will be granted according to the date of receipt of the notice by the divisional office, not by the date on the letter of withdrawal. Therefore, it is advisable to fax, e-mail or file withdrawals in person at the Registrar’s Office, and not rely upon mail service. Refunds for recipients of Title IV federal assistance, will receive refunds according to the Title IV policy published in the Merrimack College catalog.
Please note: Withdrawal dates may vary for online programs.
Comprehensive Fees**
Comprehensive fees help the College to provide students with a variety of services which enhance their academic and student life experiences. Fees provide access to services such as:
- McQuade library (including online access).
- Fully equipped fitness center and inside track.
- Campuswide Wi-Fi.
- Center for Academic Enrichment, which provides a wide range of opportunities to students wishing to enhance their academic performance.
- Free tickets to Merrimack College athletic events, including hockey games.
- Career Services, which includes career fairs and panels, job-search workshops, on-campus interviews and extensive one-on-one counseling to help students pursue employment of graduate study goals. Also included are cooperative education and internship opportunities.
- Free printing up to 1,000 pages each academic year.
- Discounted ticket purchases for events at the Roger Center for the Arts.
- Participation in intramurals/recreation, club sports, clubs/organizations, social and educational programs, and Greek life.
- Hamel Health Center, which provides medical, psychological and health-education services (for access, students must fill out a health form).
