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McMurry University

McMurry University

Abilene, TX · City · 1,176 students
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$19,581
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,779
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
57%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

McMurry University is a private Methodist institution in Abilene, Texas, widely recognized for its close-knit community and strong career-focused programs in business, education, nursing, and the natural sciences. The student experience is defined by a supportive, faith-friendly campus culture enriched by NCAA Division III athletics, active Greek life, and a strong commitment to service. A defining characteristic of the university is its nationally recognized Servant Leadership program, which embeds ethical leadership and community engagement directly into the curriculum. Additionally, McMurry distinguishes itself by providing undergraduates with hands-on research opportunities and personalized faculty mentorship rarely found at larger institutions.

Wikipedia: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.

Location
Abilene, TX, 79697 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
161 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$32,340
Housing & food (on campus)$9,836
Books & supplies$200
Cost of attendance$43,778
Average net price$19,581
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,340
Housing & food (on campus)$9,836
Books & supplies$200
Cost of attendance$43,778
Average net price$19,581
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,946
$30–48k
$16,181
$48–75k
$18,272
$75–110k
$23,285
$110k+
$27,297
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 47% transferred · 18% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,647
10 yrs after entry$48,779
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$38,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
57%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1043
R 490–590 · M 460–570
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 18–24 · E 17–23 · M 17–22
SAT middle 50%: 950–1160
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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$39,189
Independent
21%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
34%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,647
After 10 yrs
$48,779
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas19
Business/Commerce, General19
Biology, General17
Psychology, General16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Criminology12
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness11
Criminal Justice and Corrections11
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft10
Sociology7
Accounting and Related Services7
Design and Applied Arts5
Music5
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations5
Marketing5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$114M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,497/mo
Teaching spend
$8,484
per student
Federal loans
29%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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