Merrimack Housing Costs

$1,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Merrimack?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Merrimack College.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Merrimack

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $13,325 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $8,200. All told, the average on-campus student at Merrimack College spent approximately $26,225 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Merrimack College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$23,725	$23,725
— Housing	$13,325
— Meals	$8,200
Other Living Expenses	$1,500	$1,500
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Total	$26,225	$26,225

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Forecasted Cost is $124,144

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

The projected four-year total comes to about $124,144 in housing, food and other expenses.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Merrimack College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,356
Two Years Ago	$19,745
One Year Ago	$21,495
Most Recent Year (2026)	$23,725
One Year From Now *	$25,510
Two Years From Now *	$27,429
Three Years From Now *	$29,493
Four Years From Now *	$31,712

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 7.5% a year over the last three years. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $28,010 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $34,212 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $29,929 for the last year of an associate degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $124,144 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $57,939 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Merrimack

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.