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Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a small, private Augustinian university in North Andover, Massachusetts, about 25 miles north of Boston, known for a tight‑knit residential campus, strong business and health‑related programs, and warm, collaborative campus life. Students often rave about the close community, Division I hockey‑driven school spirit, easy access to Boston internships, and a feel that blends suburban quiet with enough clubs and events to keep things lively.

State

Massachusetts

Student Population

6,650

Acceptance Rate

74%

GPA Range

3.4–3.6

SAT Range

930–1120

Common Majors

business administration, nursing and health‑related fields, psychology, biology

"I love Merrimack’s small‑town‑near‑Boston vibe, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and hockey culture while still keeping classes small and professor‑heavy, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the split between commuters and residents, the sometimes‑quiet weekends, and the way the campus can feel a bit repetitive once you’ve lived there a while were all more noticeable than the campus tour ever let on."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$47,636

Conference

Northeast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

77.1

Avg Women's Scores

80.2

Men's Team Notes

Warriors placed 10th at Red Bandana Invitational on Turning Stone Resort courses, led by Sean Roddy's final-round +5 with early birdies. Competitive finishes at Sacred Heart Fall Classic highlighted steady scoring amid Northeast winds on challenging New York layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Merrimack women posted 320.6 adjusted average through 13 rounds at NEC events like Battle at Rum Pointe on Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links. Team depth delivered resilient par saves and birdie opportunities despite firm coastal greens and windy pins.

Coaches

Men's Coach

RJ Montez

Women's Coach

RJ Montez

Men's Email

montezr@merrimack.edu

Women's Email

montezr@merrimack.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Montez arrives at Merrimack following a strong tenure at the University at Albany, where he most recently served as the assistant women's golf coach. During his time at UAlbany, the Great Danes won a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship during the 2023-24 season. The following year they placed second in the conference tournament. Montez was instrumental in elevating the program's competitive profile at UAlbany. He led efforts to recruit nationally ranked junior golfers, expanded the team's use of performance analytics and simulator technology, and coordinated large-scale fundraising initiatives.

Women's Coach Bio

His coaching career is rooted in extensive experience as a golf professional, having led teams and instruction programs at several well-regarded golf clubs in California, including Bay View Golf Club in Milpitas and Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. At Bay View, Montez managed a full team of golf professionals and executed detailed annual plans in partnership with industry leaders such as Titleist, Srixon, and Callaway. He also led the Bay View Junior Academy for a number of years

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