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Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey

Merrimack College (Merrimack) · North Andover, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate70%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate70%finish within six years
Undergraduates5,862Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey coaches

Coaches at Merrimack College who recruit Women's Ice Hockey, head coach first.

Athletics

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

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingArt History, Criticism and ConservationBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistry, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
70% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$49,352
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$38,849
Campus

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
Overview

About Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Courtney Kennedy, the Head Coach, leads the Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Merrimack College (Merrimack) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Ice Hockey 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.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Courtney Kennedy, the Head Coach and Bobo Carpenter, the Assistant Coach. Merrimack College has 4 coaches for Women's Ice Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, league and season stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude shift clips from recent games, with the link near the top so Courtney can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Merrimack College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

Email Coach Courtney Kennedy at Merrimack College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.

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Questions

Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey 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 Women's Ice Hockey, 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 Women's Ice Hockey in?

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

Does Merrimack College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Ice Hockey?

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 Women's Ice Hockey have?

4 coaches, led by Courtney Kennedy, the Head Coach.

Who is the head coach of Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey?

Courtney Kennedy is the Head Coach.

When can Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey 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 Women's Ice Hockey?

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 Women's Ice Hockey 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.

Coaching staff verified October 2026