School Overview
McMurry University, located in Abilene, Texas, is a private coeducational university that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. McMurry university offers 41 majors in subject areas including religion, humanities, fine arts, social and natural sciences as well as several professional programs in subject areas such as pre-engineering, nursing, medicine, veterinary, and law.
While McMurry University accepts students of all denominations nearly one third of McMurray students are Methodist. One fourth of the student body comes from minority groups. Ninety eight percetn of the students in their freshman year receive some form of financial aid. More than half of McMurry students live on campus and ninety four percent of all students are Texan. Nearly three fourths of all McMurry students are involved in extracurricular activities at some level.
A Large majority of the faculty teaching at McMurry have either a terminal or doctorate degree in their field. McMurray is accredited by the Texas State Board of nurse examiners, the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office South 14th and Sayles Boulevard McMurry Station, Box 278 Abilene, TX 79697-0001 (325) 793-4700 (800) 460-2392 Fax: (325) 793-4701 [email protected] Contact: Dave Voskuil Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address South 14th and Sayles Boulevard Abilene, TX 79697 (325) 793-3800 www.mcm.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,515 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 332 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,383 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 58% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 57% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Required Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Recommended Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Test Scores: Fall 2011
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
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Enrollment Statistics
Undergraduate Attendance Status
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $16,950 | $18,135 | $19,355 | $20,830 | +7.62% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,134 | $6,657 | $6,757 | $6,976 | +3.24% |
| Other | $2,000 | $2,800 | $2,842 | $2,938 | +3.38% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $26,084 | $28,792 | $30,154 | $31,944 | +5.94% |
| In-state Off Campus | $17,950 | $19,335 | $20,555 | $22,030 | +7.18% |
| In-state with Family | $17,950 | $19,335 | $20,555 | $22,030 | +7.18% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 331 | 100% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 331 | 100% | $4,195,379 | $12,675 |
| • Federal grants | 159 | 48% | $749,776 | $4,716 |
| • Pell grants | 157 | 47% | $536,370 | $3,416 |
| • Other federal grants | 156 | 47% | $213,406 | $1,368 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grantss | 243 | 73% | $889,143 | $3,659 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 330 | 99% | $2,556,460 | $7,747 |
| Student loan financial aid | 265 | 80% | $1,964,890 | $7,415 |
| • Federal student loans | 259 | 78% | $1,613,814 | $6,231 |
| • Other student loans | 50 | 15% | $351,076 | $7,022 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 239 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 54 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce, General | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 51 | – | – | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| History Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | – | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Keyboard Instruments | – | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Painting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Voice and Opera | – | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Multi-/Interdisciplinary studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
McMurry University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (325) 793-3800 |
| Website: | https://ww2.mcm.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://admissions.mcm.edu/apply/index.html |
| Address: | S 14th and Sayles Blvd, Abilene, TX 79697 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,175 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 755 (64% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $28,099 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $28,099 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $19,083 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
McMurry University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at McMurry University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 13 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 50 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at McMurry University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $28,099 |
| Out-of-state | $28,099 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $16,103 |
| Out-of-state | $16,103 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 216 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 214 | 98% | $19,083 |
| Student loan aid | 176 | 80% | $6,560 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 959 | 85% | $15,952 |
| Federal student loans | 776 | 69% | $7,408 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for McMurry University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled McMurry University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,116 | 963 | 1,153 | Percent admitted | 100% | 50% | 42% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 15% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
McMurry University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,175 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,166 |
| Graduate enrollment | 9 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
McMurry University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
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