McMurry University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Abilene, TX that costs an average of $19,021 a year after financial aid, admits 57% of applicants and graduates 42% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,021
Acceptance rate
57%
Graduation rate
42%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$53,830

Private nonprofitMidsize city1,176 undergraduates

Cost of McMurry University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$45,332
Tuition and fees, in-state$33,634
Housing and food (on campus)$10,080
Books and supplies$200
Average net price after aid$19,021

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,239
$30,001–48,000$14,653
$48,001–75,000$18,731
$75,001–110,000$22,769
$110,001+$27,186

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with McMurry University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate57%
Average SAT1,043
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)490–590
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–570
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate42%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,294
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$53,830
Rank in Texas (earnings)62nd of 93 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$26,000
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants22%
Students with federal loans24%

Majors and programs at McMurry University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (38)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections15$63,963—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas25$48,011$22,831
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37$42,178$21,906
Business/Commerce29$40,352—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27$37,573$27,000
Accounting and Related Services10——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1——
Biology20——
Business Administration, Management and Operations5——
Chemistry1——
Communication and Media Studies———
Computer and Information Sciences5——
Criminology15——
Design and Applied Arts9——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft18——
Engineering Physics———
English Language and Literature1——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations8——
Finance and Financial Management Services6——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences15——
History4——
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations5——
International Business———
Management Information Systems and Services1——
Marketing5——
Mathematics4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other16——
Music9——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Physics5——
Political Science and Government9——
Psychology26—$28,875
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing24——
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Sociology10——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services7——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing1——

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Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene$19,73190%$56,313
Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio$15,176—$53,299
Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin$20,71696%$59,747
Schreiner UniversityKerrville$21,25288%$54,990
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall$23,41458%$51,124

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About McMurry University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationAbilene, TX
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates1,176
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitemcm.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is McMurry University's acceptance rate?

McMurry University admits 57% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,043 on the SAT.

How much does McMurry University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $45,332 a year (tuition and fees: $33,634). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,021 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,239.

How much do McMurry University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $53,830 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 62nd of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is criminal justice and corrections ($63,963 a year after graduation).

What is McMurry University's graduation rate?

42% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.