Safety Score
1.76 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
North Andover, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Merrimack College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 5,688-student campus.
- 1.76
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,909
- Rank of 3,050
- #39
- MA rank
- 5,688
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Merrimack College reports 1.76 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,909 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 61% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.76
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,909
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 61%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 4
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Merrimack College decreased from 12 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesMerrimack College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in North Andover, MA, enrolling approximately 5,688 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 26 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #39 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 5,688 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Merrimack College is "Rape" with 14 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 1.58 incidents per 1,000 students, Merrimack College reports 11% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1909
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#39
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
4
across 11 crime categories
Where Merrimack College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 39% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Merrimack College percentile rank 37.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1909 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Merrimack College reports 11% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $53,962
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $53,962
- Avg Net Price
- $37,927
- Median Debt
- $27,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 16%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 70%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Retention Rate
- 79%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $54,316
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $75,584
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 85%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyMerrimack College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 60% (10 → 4 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fondling | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 440 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 522 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 4 | 595 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Merrimack College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MA
Merrimack College
1.76 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
California State University-Channel Islands
5.10 incidents / 1,000 students
TX
Wharton County Junior College
0.18 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
California State University-Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA · 5,688 enrolled
Safety Score 5.10
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · 5,687 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA · 5,690 enrolled
Safety Score 0.18
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO · 5,673 enrolled
Safety Score 0.35
Emerson College
Boston, MA · 5,670 enrolled
Safety Score 2.12
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Merrimack College nationally (rank #1909), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Merrimack College safe?
Merrimack College has a safety score of 1.76 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,909 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Merrimack College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Merrimack College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Merrimack College have fire safety data?
Yes. Merrimack College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Merrimack College's Safety Profile
Merrimack College in North Andover, MA enrolls 5,688 students and has a safety score of 1.76 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1909 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Merrimack College's 1.76 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Merrimack College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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