Fees and Expenses (2019-2020)
NOTE: Fees and expenses apply to the 2019-2020 academic year only.
Graduate tuition is billed at a per credit rate which is dependent on the school from which the course is taught.
Girard School of Business
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Per Credit
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Accounting, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Accounting(online), Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Business Analytics(online), Graduate Certificate
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$ 915.00
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Business Analytics(online), Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Data Science And Business Analytics(online), Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Management, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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School of Education and Social Policy
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Per Credit
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Catholic School Leadership, Graudte Certificate
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$ 315.00
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Community Engagement, Master of Education
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$ 630.00
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Criminology and Criminal Justice, Master of Science
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$ 795.00
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Educational Leadership, CAGS
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$ 630.00
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Higher Education, Master of Education
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$ 630.00
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School Counseling, Master of Education
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$ 915.00
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Teacher Education, Master of Education
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$ 630.00
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Teacher Education(online), Master of Education
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$ 500.00
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School of Health Science
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Per Credit
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Athletic Training, Master of Science
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$ 710.00
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Commnity Health Education, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Exercise and Sports Science, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Health and Wellness Management, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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School of Liberal Arts
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Per Credit
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science
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$ 915.00
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Interfaith Spirituality, Graduate Certificate
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$ 600.00
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Master of Public Affairs
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$ 915.00
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Spritual Direction, Graduate Certificate
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$ 600.00
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Spiritual Direction Master of Arts
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$ 600.00
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Sprituality, Master of Arts
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$ 600.00
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Please note: There is a $75 fee per online course.
Other Fees and Expenses (Does not apply to online programs)
Comprehensive fee
1-8 Credits $200
9 or more credits $375
Pre-Master’s Program $1285
Student health insurance, per year, unless waived $2,993
Audit rates (per credit)
School of Business-(all programs unless specified) $230.00 per credit
School of Education-School Counseling $230.00 per credit
School of Education-Master of Criminology $200.00 per credit
School of Education-Master of Education $160.00 per credit
School of Education-Master of Education (Online) $125.00 per credit
School of Health Sciences-(all programs unless specified) $230.00 per credit
School of Health Sciences-Athletic Training $180.00 per credit
School of Liberal Arts-(all programs unless specified) $230.00 per credit
School of Science and Engineering-(all programs unless specified) $230.00 per credit
The above figures represent tuition and other fees for the 2019-20 academic year only. The College reserves the right to change any of the above charges at its own discretion without prior notice. Additional charges may be applicable for specific areas of study. The above figures do not include the cost of books, travel, and personal expenses.
VA Benefits: Chapter 31 or 33
Merrimack will adhere to the requirements of and comply with the Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018, specifically S2248 PL 115-407 Section 103.
Merrimack permits any covered individual to attend or participate in the course of education during the period beginning on the date on which the individual provides to the educational institution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement to educational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 of this title.
Merrimack ensures that the educational institution will not impose any penalty, including the assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirement that a covered individual borrow additional funds, on any covered individual because of the individual’s inability to meet his or her financial obligations to the institution due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Secretary under chapter 31 or 33 of this title.
Please Note: Merrimack will hold a student responsible for any portion(s) of tuition and fees not covered by the VA (ex: room & board charges).
Payment, Withdrawals and Refunds
Remittances should be made payable to Merrimack College. No student will be allowed to attend classes until all charges are paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor the account on-line to ensure that all outstanding balances are paid in full. No student will be allowed to receive a degree, certificate or official transcript of credits until financial accounts with the College have been satisfactorily settled.
Notice of withdrawal must be given in writing to the Registrar’s Office. Non- attendance does not constitute withdrawal from a course. Resident students must also notify the Director of Residence Life, in writing. Oral notice is not sufficient.
Refunds of tuition, room or board are made according to the following schedule:
Prior to the end of the first week - Full refund
Prior to the end of the second week -50% refund
Prior to the end of the third week - 25% refund
After the third week - no refund
For the refund policy for winter intersession, summer courses and 8 week sessions, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Studies web page.
Merrimack College complies with the refund policies as outlined in the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. The refund calculation for the return of Title IV funds with completion of less than or equal to sixty percent of the semester will be the lesser of:
Total Title IV Aid X % of Uncompleted Semester = Unearned Aid Or
Total Institutional Costs X % of Uncompleted Semester = Unearned Costs
The College will refund the credit of the lesser of Unearned Aid or Unearned Costs to the Title IV programs in the following order:
Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan Federal Perkins Loan
Federal PLUS Loan Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG
If more than sixty percent of the semester is completed, no Title IV funds will be returned