McMurry University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5504 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1542 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1459 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #74 of 119 | In Texas |
| #3 of 3 | In Abilene |
| #5908 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 57%
- Undergraduates
- 1,231
- Graduates
- 6
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 57% and is among the top 19% 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 | 57% | 54% | 59% |
| Applicants | 2,345 | 1,118 | 1,227 |
| Admissions | 1,325 | 600 | 725 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 274 | 155 | 119 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
447 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
215 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 14%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in McMurry University are 1040-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in McMurry University are 20-25 (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
| White | 528 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 419 (34%) |
| Black or African American | 168 (14%) |
| Asian | 45 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 18 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 7 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend McMurry University is $18,757 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 | $15,500 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,114 |
| $48-75K | $19,373 |
| $75-110K | $22,605 |
| $110K+ | $26,143 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,972 | $17,334 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,972 | $17,334 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,972 | $17,334 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $375 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $375 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $375 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 562 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,250 |
| Room charge | $4,372 |
| Meal charge | $4,878 |
McMurry University majors
McMurry University has granted 208 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 4 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McMurry University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 20 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Accounting | 6 | |
| Criminology | 6 | |
| Finance, General | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | |
| Conducting | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Auditing | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Christian Studies | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 1 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 208 | 4 |
McMurry University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 34% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McMurry University has published 213 scientific papers with 1,509 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 7 | 6 |
| 1998 | 4 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | 11 |
| 2003 | 4 | 15 |
| 2004 | 5 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 | 28 |
| 2006 | 8 | 31 |
| 2007 | 2 | 39 |
| 2008 | 3 | 35 |
| 2009 | 3 | 60 |
| 2010 | 2 | 51 |
| 2011 | 4 | 63 |
| 2012 | 0 | 56 |
| 2013 | 3 | 77 |
| 2014 | 1 | 81 |
| 2015 | 5 | 87 |
| 2016 | 3 | 83 |
| 2017 | 6 | 56 |
| 2018 | 4 | 73 |
| 2019 | 15 | 84 |
| 2020 | 10 | 81 |
| 2021 | 18 | 107 |
| 2022 | 11 | 87 |
| 2023 | 11 | 96 |
Notable alumni
-
Charlene Holt
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm actoractorbeauty 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 woman 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 | 244 |
| 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 |