
Merrimack College's overall acceptance rate has shown a gradual decline over the past few years. In 2023, the acceptance rate was 73.6%, with 13,693 applicants and 10,079 accepted, down from 74.6% in 2022 with 13,175 applicants and 9,833 accepted. The trend continues backwards to 2021, where the rate was 80.3% with 10,429 applicants and 8,375 accepted. This pattern indicates a tightening of admission standards, with acceptance rates decreasing from 81.6% in 2020 and 81.9% in 2019.