Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving
Merrimack College (Merrimack) · North Andover, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Merrimack College who recruit Men's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Merrimack College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- merrimackathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 70% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Merrimack College in North Andover.
- Location
- North Andover, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- merrimack.edu
About Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Erik Ripley is the Director of Swimming and Diving for Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving, verified October 2026. Merrimack College (Merrimack) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Merrimack College is a private school in North Andover, Massachusetts with 5,862 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $38,849 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Erik Ripley, the Director of Swimming and Diving. Merrimack College has 1 coach for Men's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Erik can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Merrimack College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Erik Ripley at Merrimack College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach ErikHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Merrimack College D1?
Yes. Merrimack College competes in NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving, in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Is Merrimack College public or private?
Merrimack College is a private nonprofit school in North Andover, Massachusetts.
What conference is Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving in?
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Does Merrimack College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Swimming and Diving?
Merrimack College competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving have?
1 coach, led by Erik Ripley, the Director of Swimming and Diving.
When can Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Merrimack College cost?
In-state tuition is $49,352 and out-of-state tuition is $49,352 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $38,849.
What is the Merrimack College acceptance rate?
70% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Merrimack College Men's Swimming and Diving coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
