McMurry University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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McMurry University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,240 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1923 and is one of the 5 schools located in Abilene, Texas.

McMurry University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At McMurry University you can receive your bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
56
McMurry University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Criminal Justice, Occupational Therapy, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at McMurry University is relatively low at 64% (below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at McMurry University is low: 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at McMurry University is pretty good, 13:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $30,000 a year. The additional fees at McMurry University beyond tuition are about $300; this comes to a total of $30,300 per year.

Read the details about McMurry University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
57%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,345 applications were submitted and 1,325 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at McMurry University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
McMurry University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at McMurry University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
McMurry University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,400 per year.

Based on the college crime data, McMurry University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

McMurry University Location and Address

Postal Address:
McMurry University
S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, Texas
79697, USA
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