McMurry University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5509 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1537 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1454 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #73 of 119 | In Texas |
| #3 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #5950 of 6,198 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 2,544
- Graduates
- 5
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- mcm.edu
McMurry University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
McMurry University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 56% | 59% |
| Applicants | 4,836 | 2,264 | 2,572 |
| Admissions | 2,788 | 1,279 | 1,509 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 318 | 178 | 140 |
512 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,537 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in McMurry University are 1010-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in McMurry University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1054 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 955 (38%) |
| Black or African American | 341 (13%) |
| Asian | 56 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 39 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 38 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend McMurry University is $20,817 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,614 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,608 |
| $48-75K | $18,512 |
| $75-110K | $23,689 |
| $110K+ | $28,964 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,922 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,922 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,922 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 571 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,788 |
| Room charge | $4,700 |
| Meal charge | $5,088 |
McMurry University majors
McMurry University has granted 203 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 5 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McMurry University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 11 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | |
| Criminology | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | |
| History Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Auditing | 4 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Conducting | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Christian Studies | 1 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 203 | 5 |
McMurry University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 35% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McMurry University has published 253 scientific papers with 2,795 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Engineering, Physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 22 |
| 1993 | 3 | 20 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 |
| 1995 | 6 | 18 |
| 1996 | 3 | 33 |
| 1997 | 7 | 25 |
| 1998 | 5 | 36 |
| 1999 | 3 | 22 |
| 2000 | 1 | 31 |
| 2001 | 1 | 42 |
| 2002 | 4 | 39 |
| 2003 | 4 | 35 |
| 2004 | 5 | 34 |
| 2005 | 10 | 50 |
| 2006 | 8 | 61 |
| 2007 | 3 | 73 |
| 2008 | 3 | 58 |
| 2009 | 5 | 82 |
| 2010 | 2 | 82 |
| 2011 | 5 | 89 |
| 2012 | 0 | 80 |
| 2013 | 3 | 101 |
| 2014 | 3 | 112 |
| 2015 | 6 | 104 |
| 2016 | 6 | 114 |
| 2017 | 6 | 73 |
| 2018 | 6 | 105 |
| 2019 | 17 | 106 |
| 2020 | 12 | 124 |
| 2021 | 21 | 147 |
| 2022 | 13 | 122 |
| 2023 | 12 | 143 |
| 2024 | 6 | 153 |
Notable alumni
-
Charlene Holt
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Verna Charlene Stavely, professionally known as Charlene Holt, was an American actress known for her supporting roles in television and film.
-
Sarah Weddington
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Sarah Catherine Ragle Weddington was an American attorney, law professor, advocate for women's rights and reproductive health, and member of the Texas House of Representatives. She was best known for representing "Jane Roe" (real name Norma McCorvey) in the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court. She also was the first female General Counsel for the US Department of Agriculture.
General info
| Alternative names | McMurry College McMurray University Mcmurry University Mcmurry College McMurray College Mcmurray College McM College McM McM University Mcmurray University McMurry McMurray Mcmurry Mcmurray |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Motto | Cultivating Leadership Excellence and Virtue... Every Student, Every Day. |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 267 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | S 14th and Sayles Blvd Abilene, Texas, 79697 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 125,000 |
| Phone | 3257933800 |