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McMurry University Overview

McMurry University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Abilene, Texas. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life.

What Is McMurry University Known For?

209 Undergraduate Awards
$30,195 Avg Cost After Aid
57% Acceptance Rate
  • Students at McMurray University have an easier time paying back their loans. The school's student loan default rate is only 0%, compared to the national rate of 10.1%.
  • The master's degree is the highest award offered at McMurray University.
  • In a recent academic period100% of the faculty were full-time.
  • A student who earns a bachelor's degree from McMurray University makes roughly $48,779 a year. This is 20% more than their peers from other colleges and universities.
  • On average, it takes about 4.2 years for students from McMurray University to earn a bachelor's degree. This is excellent when compared to the average of 4.4 years.

Where Is McMurry University?

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Contact details for McMurray University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: S 14Th And Sayles Blvd, Abilene, TX 79697
Phone: 325-793-3800
Website: mcm.edu

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How Do I Get Into McMurray University?

You can apply to McMurray University online at: https://mcm.edu/admissions-overview/apply/

Admission Requirements for McMurray University

Submission Required?
High School GPA 1
High School Rank 1
High School Transcript 1
College Prep Program 5
Recommendations 5
SAT or ACT Scores 5
TOEFL 1

How Hard Is It To Get Into McMurray University?

57% Acceptance Rate
55% Of Accepted Are Women
14% Submit SAT Scores
The acceptance rate at McMurray University is 57%, which is a sign that the school is fairly selective. While it may not be as hard to get into as other colleges, you should not take admission for granted.

Approximately 45% of accepted students are men and 55% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 54%, and the acceptance rate for women is 59%.

Average Test Scores

About 14% of students accepted to McMurray University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 530 and 620. Math scores were between 510 and 610.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for McMurry University  ( 530 to 620 )
200
800

SAT Math Scores for McMurry University  ( 510 to 610 )
200
800
McMurray University received ACT scores from 9% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 17 and 25. Math scores were between 18 and 0. Composite scores were between 20 and 25.

ACT English Scores for McMurry University  ( 17 to 25 )
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36
ACT Composite Scores for McMurry University  ( 20 to 25 )
1
36

Can I Afford McMurry University?

$30,195 Net Price
74% Take Out Loans
0.2% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of McMurray University is $30,195. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At McMurray University, approximately 74% of students took out student loans averaging $6,326 a year. That adds up to $25,304 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at McMurray University is 0.2%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.

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McMurry University Undergraduate Student Diversity

953 Full-Time Undergraduates
50% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 1,087 undergraduate students at McMurray University, with 953 being full-time and 134 being part-time.

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There are also 7 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 953 full-time undergraduates at McMurray University, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of McMurry University students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 153
Hispanic or Latino 291
White 440
International Students 16
Other Races/Ethnicities 50

Geographic Diversity

Texas students aren't the only ones who study at McMurry University. At this time, 7 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 13 countries are represented at McMurray University. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Saudi Arabia, China, and Mexico.

McMurry University Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Bachelor’s Master’s TOTAL
General Business/Commerce 19 0 19
Teacher Education Subject Specific 19 0 19
General Biology 17 0 17
General Psychology 16 0 16
Teacher Education Grade Specific 15 0 15
Nursing 11 1 12
Criminology 12 0 12
Accounting 7 4 11
Health & Physical Education 11 0 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections 11 0 11
Drama & Theater Arts 10 0 10
Sociology 7 0 7
Entrepreneurial Studies 5 0 5
Marketing 5 0 5
Design & Applied Arts 5 0 5
Music 5 0 5
Health Sciences & Services 4 0 4
Political Science & Government 4 0 4
Finance & Financial Management 3 0 3
Mathematics 3 0 3
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 3 0 3
Fine & Studio Arts 3 0 3
Business Administration & Management 2 0 2
Computer Information Systems 2 0 2
Writing Studies 2 0 2
Physics 2 0 2
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 1 0 1
Management Information Systems 1 0 1
General English Literature 1 0 1
History 1 0 1
Religious Studies 1 0 1
Chemistry 1 0 1
International Business 0 0 0
Communication & Media Studies 0 0 0
Engineering Physics 0 0 0
Romance Languages 0 0 0
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 0 0 0
Intelligence & Command Control Operations 0 0 0
Natural Resources Conservation 0 0 0
TOTAL 209 5 214

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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