by our College Data Analytics TeamMcMurry University is a private not-for-profit institution in Abilene, Texas enrolling 1,176 undergraduates. It accepts 57% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 44%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,293 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 44%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
McMurry University ranks #2,293 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 44%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
McMurry University was awarded 2 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, McMurry University is ranked #2,293 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
McMurry University is also ranked #120 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
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The acceptance rate at McMurry University is a competitive 57%, so make sure you take your application seriously when putting it together. Even leaving out a minor detail could be a reason to move you to the rejection pile.
About 12% of students accepted to McMurry University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 590. Math scores were between 460 and 570.
McMurry University received ACT scores from 7% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 18 and 24.
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The student to faculty ratio at McMurry University is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at McMurry University is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at McMurry University is 64%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at McMurry University for first-time, full-time students is 44%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
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In the current academic year, there are 1,176 undergraduates at McMurry University.
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The overall average net price of McMurry University is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,946 | $16,181 | $18,272 | $23,285 | $27,297 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of McMurry University, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At McMurry University, approximately 29% of students took out student loans averaging $6,648 a year. That adds up to $26,592 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.4%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for McMurry University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from McMurry University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $48,779 in their early years. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at McMurry University make the most money.
McMurry University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Abilene, Texas. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of McMurry University.
Contact information for McMurry University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | S 14th and Sayles Blvd, Abilene, TX 79697 |
| Phone: | 3257933800 |
| Website: | ww2.mcm.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/mcmurryuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/mcmuniv |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from McMurry University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 231 | NA |
| Health & Physical Education | 21 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 20 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 20 | $30,743 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 15 | $31,569 |
| Criminology | 15 | NA |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 14 | $25,138 |
| General Biology | 12 | NA |
| General Psychology | 10 | $31,052 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 9 | NA |
2,285 students took at least one online class at McMurry University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at McMurry University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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