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McMurry University

Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About McMurry University

McMurry University is a private Methodist university in Abilene, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1923 and named after William Fletcher McMurry. The university offers forty-five majors in the fields of fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, education, business, and religion, and nine pre-professional programs, including nursing, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, and law. In the fall of 2023, the university enrolled 2,556 students. Methodist students constitute 27 percent of the student population. Ninety five percent of students are Texan. Minority groups make up approximately one-fourth of the student body. In the freshman class, 98 percent of students receive some financial aid. Fifty-three percent of students live on campus, and 75 percent of students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity. McMurry boasts a student to faculty ratio of 13:1. 91 percent of the faculty have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. McMurry is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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57%

Acceptance

$19,581

Net price

1,176

Enrollment

44%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

57%

Acceptance rate

1,043

SAT average

24

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490590
SAT Math460570
ACT Composite1824

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,581

Average net price

$32,340

In-state tuition

$32,340

Out-of-state tuition

$9,836

Room & board

$200

Books & supplies

$43,778

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

29%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$15,946
$30–48K
$16,181
$48–75K
$18,272
$75–110K
$23,285
$110K+
$27,297

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$48,779

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,647

Median earnings (6 yrs)

44%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,484

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,176

Total enrollment

8%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

37%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women
49% men

Race & ethnicity

White
44%
Hispanic
34%
Black
13%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

McMurry University FAQ

Is McMurry University a public or private school?

McMurry University is a private nonprofit institution located in Abilene, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at McMurry University?

McMurry University has an acceptance rate of 57%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does McMurry University cost?

The average annual net price at McMurry University is $19,581 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $32,340.

What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?

About 44% of students at McMurry University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do McMurry University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, McMurry University students earn a median of $48,779 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for McMurry University?

Admitted students at McMurry University have an average SAT score of 1,043 and an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend McMurry University?

McMurry University enrolls about 1,176 students.

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