McMurry University
Abilene, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,115
Graduate Enrollment: 3
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.35%
Male/Female: 57% / 43% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.4% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 47.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.9%
Black: 16.4%
Hispanic: 33.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Black: 16.4%
Hispanic: 33.8%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.7%
Non-resident alien: 1.3%
Unknown race: 1.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,389
In-State tuition: $29,400Out-of-State tuition: $29,400
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,050 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,136 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $63,522 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,189 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 50.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 81.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,377 |
| $30k-48k | $17,944 |
| $48k-75k | $23,548 |
| $75k-110k | $27,115 |
| $110k+ | $28,091 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 20%6-year graduation rate: 31%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,738 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,480 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,583 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,003 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | $29,750 | $231 | $33,901 ($2,825) | $40,200 ($3,350) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $28,901 | $305 | $39,372 ($3,281) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | $27,000 | $43,435 ($3,620) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $28,407 | $276 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | $32,595 ($2,716) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | $72,492 ($6,041) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 16 | $32,321 | $270 | $37,467 ($3,122) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,847Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $95,636,072 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $114,332,125 (2022)