Professional and Continuing Studies Tuition and Fees
2025-2026 Tuition
Program/Session/Courses | Tuition (per credit hour) |
|---|---|
Bachelor Degree Completion Program (online)
| $330 |
Summer and Winter Session | $495 |
Fall and Spring Session Visiting Students | $495 |
All Courses with a Lab Component | $530 |
Comprehensive Fees
Course Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Online Technology Fee | $100 per online course |
Additional Fees
Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Audit Fee (no credit/no grade - per credit hour) | $250 |
Parking Fee (per semester - $135 fall, $135 spring) | $270 per year |
Meal Plans
| Off-Campus Student Meal Plan Types* | Semester Rate |
| 5 Meals Per Week | $1,715.00 |
| 3 Meals Per Week | $1,060.00 |
| 2 Meals Per Week | $705.00 |
Visit Dining Services for details about each plan.
*Optional for all off-campus undergraduate and graduate students.
Refund Policy
| Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | Full refund: Before the first day of class |
| Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 | Full refund: First day of class through the last day of add/drop |
| Fall 2025, Winter 2026, 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 housing and food 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 2022-2023 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 housing and food are set for the year and will not be adjusted or refunded.
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.
Employer Tuition Remission Plan
The Employer Tuition Reimbursement Plan allows matriculated continuing education students to complete a promissory note and pay 25% of tuition upfront and defer tuition payment until the end of the term. The promissory note is available in MyMack on the bottom of the Professional Studies Page.
Yellow Ribbon Institution
Merrimack College is a Yellow Ribbon Institution.
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:
- Newly renovated McQuade library (including online access)
- Fully-equipped fitness center and inside track
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi
- Writing Center (open 31 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters)
- Math Center (open 37 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters)
- 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 1000 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, student must fill out a health form)