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McMurry University
Abilene, TX · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,021
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $53,830
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
McMurry University is a private nonprofit college in Abilene, TX with 1,176 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1043 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,021 per year ($15,239 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,830 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,836
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,788
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–590
200800
SAT Math460–570
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What McMurry University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,332
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $33,634
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,239
- $30–48k$14,653
- $48–75k$18,731
- $75–110k$22,769
- $110k+$27,186
Get a personal estimate with McMurry University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $53,830
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,176
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 22%
- White44%
- Hispanic34%
- Black13%
- Asian1%
McMurry University FAQ
What is McMurry University's acceptance rate?+
McMurry University admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for McMurry University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1043.
What ACT score do you need for McMurry University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is McMurry University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to McMurry University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,836 students applied to McMurry University and 2,788 were admitted; 318 enrolled.
Does McMurry University consider legacy status?+
Yes. McMurry University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does McMurry University require an essay?+
McMurry University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does McMurry University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,332 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,021.
What is McMurry University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 226587 · How we use this data
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