A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Merrimack are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at Merrimack College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Merrimack has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,344
|
| Women |
3,161
|
Merrimack serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
31%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166850 IPEDS survey data for Merrimack College.