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McMurry University

McMurry College

Abilene, Texas 79697

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McMurry University is a private institution in Abilene with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1072, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,779 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,988.

Established
1923
Motto
Cultivating Leadership Excellence and Virtue...Every Student, Every Day.
Mascot
War Hawks
Type
Private university
Conference
baseball
Division
Division III

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65 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
58%Acceptance
1072SAT Avg
1,108Students
13:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$48,779Earnings 10yr
$19,988Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

McMurry University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1072

Reading & WritingMid: 565
500580
MathMid: 565
510590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1825

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1072

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,372
Room & Board$9,788
Books & Supplies$200
Total Cost of Attendance$43,087
Average Net Price$19,988
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,614
$30–48K$15,608
$48–75K$18,512
$75–110K$23,689
$110K+$28,964

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,988

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,108
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 14%
Hispanic 35%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.6%
Freshman Retention64.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,647
8 Years$47,393
10 Years$48,779

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,000
Men
$53,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
173 mi(300 min)
Austinpop. 960K
191 mi(331 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
221 mi(383 min)

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