ROTC at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Merrimack College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Cross-town & partner options
Merrimack College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 10.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Merrimack College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $53,962 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $53,962 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 70% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Merrimack College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Merrimack College has 3,916 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Merrimack College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $9,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Merrimack College: FAQ
Does Merrimack College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Merrimack College students join Air Force ROTC at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Which ROTC branches can Merrimack College students join?
Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of Massachusetts Lowell, 10 mi).
Is ROTC at Merrimack College on campus or cross-town?
Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Merrimack College and train with the unit at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
School links and location
These links belong to Merrimack College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
merrimack.edu
- Admissions
merrimack.edu
- Financial aid
merrimack.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: North Andover, MA 01845
IPEDS UNITID: 166850
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