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McMurry University
McMurry University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at McMurry University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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McMurry University sits in Abilene proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business/Commerce, General, where graduates median $55,605 four years out. 23.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,176 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 63.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1170 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on McMurry University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, McMurry University received 4,836 applications and admitted 2,788 (57.7%), with 318 enrolling.
McMurry University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1010–1170 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically McMurry University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 540 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 540 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How McMurry University compares
| McMurry University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 57% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,340 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,779 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
At $48,779, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,132). Look at McMurry University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,340 regardless of where you're from. At McMurry University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,176 — McMurry University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
44.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 56% don't — ask a McMurry University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at McMurry University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $55,605 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,035 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $44,668 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,638 |
| Sociology | $41,749 |
Median earnings for these 5 McMurry University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,779 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional McMurry University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for McMurry University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 57% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is McMurry University's acceptance rate?
57.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,788 admitted from 4,836 applicants.
How much does McMurry University cost?
At McMurry University, published tuition is $32,340 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is McMurry University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do McMurry University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,779 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- LeTourneau University — 38% admitted
- Texas A & M International University — 44.4% admitted
- Paul Quinn College — 40.3% admitted
- Southwestern University — 43% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.