McMurry University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Ms. Teresa Bridwell
Admission Counselor
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
Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Conducting
Design And Applied Arts Related
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,843

Applied

799

Accepted

1,105

Enrolled

Female Admissions

963

Females Applied

416

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

880

Males Applied

383

Males Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview 3 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	509	460	550
SAT Math	513	470	560
ACT Composite	20	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

27,154

Fees

90

Full-time student fees

8,602

Room & board

4,186

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

21,941

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,967

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,719

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,260

Avg. Loan Aid

11,582

Avg. Grant Aid

16,829

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,105

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	25.9%
Black or African American	15.32%
White or Caucasian	46.56%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.78%
Asian	1.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.2%
Other	0.87%

Gender

Male (52.22%)

Female (47.78%)

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	54%

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:
Alpha Phi Omega, Religious Life Council, McMurry Student Government, Campus Activity Board and 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

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		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		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

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
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		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

Faculty

124

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 78

Part-time - 46

Male - 68

Female - 56

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