McMurry University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5565 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1545 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1460 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 78 of 119 | In Texas |
| # 3 of 3 | In Abilene |
| # 5914 of 99 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
| Top 1-3 | For 2 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
57%
Enrollment
2,055
Average SAT
1,055
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$20,723 /y
Aid receiving
99%
Undergraduates
3,167
Graduates
8
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Religion
United Methodist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
McMurry University has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Applicants | 4,837 | 2,278 | 2,535 |
| Admissions | 2,759 | 1,249 | 1,496 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 331 | 166 | 164 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 35% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 43% |
| â– Black or African American | 12% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at McMurry University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
McMurry University majors
McMurry University has granted 9 associate degrees across 1 programs, 161 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, and 3 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McMurry University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | 22 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | - | 13 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 13 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | - | 13 | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 10 | - |
| Health and Wellness, General | - | 10 | - |
| Psychology, General | - | 10 | - |
| General Studies | 9 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 8 | - |
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | - | 5 | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | - | 4 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 4 | - |
| Accounting | - | 3 | - |
| Auditing | - | - | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 3 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 3 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 3 | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| History, General | - | 3 | - |
| Music, General | - | 3 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 3 | - |
| Small Business Administration & Management | - | 3 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | - | 3 | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 2 | - |
| Criminology | - | 2 | - |
| Finance, General | - | 2 | - |
| Sociology, General | - | 2 | - |
| Biology Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Conducting | - | 1 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Environmental Studies | - | 1 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | - | 1 | - |
| Mathematics, General | - | 1 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 9 | 161 | 3 |
Publications & Citations
McMurry University has published 260 scientific papers with 2,902 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
173
/ 1,793
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
126
/ 1,001
|
| Environmental Science |
114
/ 1,064
|
| Law |
112
/ 966
|
| Biology |
92
/ 1,630
|
| Sociology |
86
/ 744
|
| Philosophy |
81
/ 1,249
|
| Physics |
78
/ 1,558
|
| Computer Science |
76
/ 516
|
| Engineering |
76
/ 1,416
|
| Medicine |
71
/ 1,253
|
| History |
71
/ 210
|
| Geography and Cartography |
69
/ 459
|
| Psychology |
59
/ 802
|
| Chemistry |
59
/ 1,421
|
| Business |
52
/ 132
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
51
/ 1,333
|
| Ecology |
51
/ 587
|
| Geology |
50
/ 533
|
| Archaeology |
48
/ 187
|
| Economics |
45
/ 457
|
| Art & Design |
39
/ 143
|
| Paleontology |
39
/ 431
|
| Mathematics |
38
/ 526
|
| Genetics |
37
/ 1,062
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
36
/ 88
|
| Linguistics |
32
/ 1,025
|
| Organic chemistry |
28
/ 1,147
|
| Materials Science |
28
/ 1,051
|
| Social Psychology |
26
/ 293
|
| Development Studies |
25
/ 421
|
| Biochemistry |
25
/ 911
|
| Botany |
24
/ 366
|
| Management |
23
/ 47
|
| Zoology |
22
/ 211
|
| Statistics |
21
/ 126
|
| Pathology |
20
/ 121
|
| Finance |
19
/ 25
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
19
/ 149
|
| Psychiatry |
19
/ 254
|
Annual publication & citation counts
2 Notable alumni
1. Sarah Weddington
1945-2021 (aged 76)
lawyer
politician
Sarah Catherine Ragle Weddington was an American attorney, law professor, advocate for women's rights and reproductive health, and member of the Texas House of Representatives. She was best known for representing "Jane Roe" (real name Norma McCorvey) in the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court. She also was the first female General Counsel for the...
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2. Charlene Holt
1928-1996 (aged 68)
model
television actor
beauty pageant contestant
actor
film actor
Verna Charlene Stavely, professionally known as Charlene Holt, was an American actress known for her supporting roles in television and film.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
McMurry CollegeMcMurray UniversityMcmurry UniversityMcmurry CollegeMcMurray CollegeMcmurray CollegeMcM CollegeMcMMcM UniversityMcmurray UniversityMcMurryMcMurrayMcmurryMcmurray
Founded
1923
Motto
Cultivating Leadership Excellence and Virtue... Every Student, Every Day.
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
261
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address
S 14th and Sayles Blvd Abilene, Texas, 79697 United States
City Population
125,000
Phone
3257933800
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