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McMurry University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 596
Religious affiliation Methodism
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Abilene, Texas, McM University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that McM University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

McMurry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, McM University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at McM University is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at McM University is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at McM University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,400

Cost of attendance at McMurry University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,400

Cost of attendance at McMurry University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at McMurry University received on average $21,278 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,278
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 122 54% $5,179 $631,809
Other Federal Grant 162 72% $4,940 $800,241
State Grant/Scholarships 140 62% $3,351 $469,136
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 221 98% $15,823 $3,496,852
Total Grant & Scholarships 224 99% $21,278 $4,766,229

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of McMurry University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of McMurry University students is 31.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.9%.

31.0%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 23.3% 14 students
  • white 31.1% 42 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 29 students
  • International Students 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football American Southwest Conference
  • Baseball American Southwest Conference
  • Basketball American Southwest Conference
  • Track and Cross Country American Southwest Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

McMurry University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

McMurry University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)