1,105
Students
Financial aid thermometer
21,941
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
43
43%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban setting
Suburban
Setting
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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

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Management Information Systems Checkmark
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Education Associate Bachelors
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Computer Teacher Education Checkmark
Early Childhood Education Checkmark
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
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Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
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Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
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Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
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Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,843
Applied
799
Accepted
1,105
Enrolled
43%
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Female Admissions

963
Females Applied
416
Females Accepted
43%
Acceptance Rate
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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 Accepted 25th PercentileInfo icon 75th PercentileInfo icon
SAT Critical Reading 509 460 550
SAT Math 513 470 560
ACT Composite 20 17 22

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

27,154
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Fees

90
Full-time student fees
8,602
Room & board
4,186
Room only
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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
100% 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 Checkmark
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Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Thing and Spring McMadness

Student Services

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Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
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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 Checkmark
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Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf No Division 3 No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

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

Faculty

124
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 78
Part-time - 46
Male - 68
Female - 56