Fees and Expenses (2021-22)
NOTE: Fees and expenses apply to the 2021-22 academic year only.
Graduate tuition is billed at a per credit rate which is dependent on the school from which the course is taught.
2021-2022 Graduate Program Tuition (per credit hour)
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Per Credit
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Girard School of Business
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Per Credit
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Accounting (online), Master of Science
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$ 625
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Business Analytics (online), Graduate Certificate
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$ 984
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Business Analytics (online), Master of Science
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$ 984
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Management, Master of Science*
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$ 625
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*For the MSM degree, any core course taken on-campus will be charged at the same tuition rate as credits completed online
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Winston School of Education and Social Policy
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Per Credit
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Catholic School Leadership, Graduate Certificate
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$ 339
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Community-Based Nonprofit Leadership, Graduate Certificate
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$ 677
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Community Engagement, Master of Education
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$ 677
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Criminology and Criminal Justice, Master of Science
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$ 855
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Educational Leadership, CAGS
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$ 677
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Higher Education, Master of Education
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$ 677
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School Counseling, Master of Education
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$ 984
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Teacher Education, Master of Education
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$ 677
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Teacher Education (online), Master of Education
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$ 533
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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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$ 764
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Community Health Education, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Exercise and Sports Science, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Healthcare Analytics (online), Master of Science
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$ 984
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Health and Wellness Management, Master of Science
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$ 984
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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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$ 984
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Interfaith Spirituality, Graduate Certificate
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$ 645
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Master of Public Affairs
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$ 984
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Spiritual Direction, Graduate Certificate
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$ 645
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Spiritual Direction, Master of Arts
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$ 645
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Spirituality, Master of Arts
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$ 645
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School of Science and Engineering
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Per Credit
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Biology, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Civil Engineering, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Computer Science, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Data Science (online), Graduate Certificate
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$ 984
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Data Science (online), Master of Science
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$ 984
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Data Science and Business Analytics (online), Graduate Certificate
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$ 984
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Engineering Management - Project Management and Construction Management Concentrations, Master of Science
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$ 984
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Engineering Management - Product Management Concentration (online), Master of Science
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$ 750
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Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science
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$ 984
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** In the Master of Science in Management, any core courses taken on-campus will be charged at the same tuition rate as credits completed online.
Other Fees and Expenses (Does not apply to online programs)
Comprehensive Fee (per semester)
1-8 credits $239
9 or more credits $449
Student Health Insurance (per year), unless waived $3,725
Graduate Parking Fee (per semester) $67.50
Police Academy Fee** $2,250
**Applies only to those enrolled in the M.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice program who are also enrolled in the Merrimack College Police Academy.
Online Courses
There is an $89 fee per online course.
The above figures represent tuition and other fees for the 2021-22 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. A Certificate of Eligibility can also include a “Statement of Benefits” obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) website- eBenefits, or a VAF28-1905 form for chapter 31 authorization purposes.
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).
Refund Policy
Fall and Spring Courses*
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Within the first 15 days of the term
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Full refund
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After the 15th day of the term
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No refund
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*Winter and summer session courses are provided through Professional Studies.
If you have a negative balance, or credit balance, due to financial aid that is no longer pending, an overpayment, or withdrawal from a course or the College, you are eligible to request a refund check. Credit balances automatically stay on the account and go toward any charges the student may incur in the future unless a refund is requested or the student formally leaves the school through graduation or withdrawal.
All requests for credit balances on your student account must be initiated using the Refund Request Form found on MyMack.
To Find the Form:
Sign into MyMack
Click Student Info
Click Student Billing
Click Refund Request Form found under forms
It can take up to four weeks for a check to become available. Please be aware if there are any changes to your charges or adjustments to your Financial Aid award that result in a balance, you would be responsible for repayment to the College.
Note: Please keep in mind, Financial Aid for each semester will not disburse until after the end of the add/drop period. Credit balances from aid can not be refunded until the aid is disbursed. Please plan accordingly.
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 2021-2022 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.
An optional insurance program is available to help refund your tuition, fees, and room and board charges, up to the annual policy limits, if you are unable to complete the semester due to a covered medical reason. This insurance program complements and enhances our school’s refund policy, and we believe families will benefit from this added protection. Visit GradGuard for additional information.
Financial aid is available from federal, state, and Merrimack College 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.
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.