Merrimack College
Merrimack College is a private Augustinian university in North Andover, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1947 by the Order of St. Augustine with an initial goal to educate World War II veterans. It enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate and graduate students from 34 states and 36 countries. The school has an acceptance rate of 75%.
| Motto | Per Scientiam Ad Sapientiam (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Through Knowledge to Wisdom |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1947 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Order of Saint Augustine) |
Academic affiliations | NAICU AICUM ACCU |
| Endowment | $53,601,816 (2020) |
| President | Christopher E. Hopey, Ph.D. |
Academic staff | 220 |
Administrative staff | 330 |
| Students | 5,418 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | 4,202 (2020) |
| Postgraduates | 1,216 (2020) |
| Location | , , U.S. 42.667°N 71.123°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Beacon |
| Colors | Navy blue & gold |
| Nickname | Warriors |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I Northeast Conference MAAC (2024) Hockey East (men's and women's ice hockey) America East Conference (men's lacrosse) |
| Mascot | Mack the Warrior |
| Website | merrimack.edu |
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