Overview

McMurry University is a Comprehensive institution located in Abilene, TX.

Location & Contact

Address 1 McMurry University, #278
Abilene, TX  79697
United States

Contact Ms. Mallory Rainwater
Assistant Director of Admission
Email: admissions@mcm.edu
Phone: 325-793-4700
Fax: 325-793-4701

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Small Business Administration/management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Computer Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Conducting	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,837

Applied

2,759

Accepted

3,167

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,535

Females Applied

1,496

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,278

Males Applied

1,249

Males Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.59

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	December 15th	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	525	490	590
SAT Math	516	460	570
ACT Composite	24	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,124

Private

Fees

240

Full-time student fees

9,676

Room & board

4,796

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,326

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,414

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,965

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,966

Avg. Loan Aid

15,553

Avg. Grant Aid

22,069

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77.92%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,167

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	33.76%
Black or African American	13.01%
White or Caucasian	44.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.02%
Asian	1.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	2.64%
Other	1.87%

Gender

Male (48.22%)

Female (51.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	55%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Thing and Spring McMadness

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
McMurry Student Government, Campus Activity Board, Religious Life Council, Social Organizations and McMurry Servant Leadership

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
McMurry Alert System

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

153

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 85

Part-time - 68

Male - 69

Female - 84