McMurry University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Abilene, TX
5.0 1 review

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,175

Location Abilene, Texas
Website mcm.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation United Methodist

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

McMurry University is a private Methodist institution located in Abilene, Texas, situated approximately 180 miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth. The campus, established in 1923, encompasses 52 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the Old Main Building which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Operating as a liberal arts college, McMurry maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, nursing, education, and natural sciences. The university houses students in several residence halls across campus and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the War Hawks, having transitioned from Division II in 2012. McMurry's compact urban setting provides students access to Abilene's cultural amenities while maintaining a traditional college campus atmosphere.

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Ratings

McMurry University is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1160
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.7

Acceptance Rate

57%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 12%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,340

Costs for McMurry University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$32,340
Books and Supplies		$200
Other Fees		$490
Room and Board		$9,836
Budget for Other Expenses		$4,532
Total One Year Cost		$47,398

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

36% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at McMurry University are Education, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 23% of students major in Education, 19% in Business, and 8% in Visual and Performing Arts.