About McMurry University

Founded in 1923, McMurry University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,073 full time undergraduate students, and 1 full time graduate students.

The McMurry University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 75 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at McMurry University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate48%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range820-1030
ACT Range18-22

Admissions at MCM are considered More Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

63% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at McMurry University.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
46%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
46%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    30 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    31 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    31 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    31 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    31 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    31 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

McMurry University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of McMurry University?

19 Students rated McMurry University

Aaliyah - 05/30/2024

They do everything they can to make the college life easier and fun! When visiting they made everything accessible in one area, everything is walking distance. The community was extremely welcoming and many seemed to be enjoying what they were doing. My favorite part was the class sizes because they were small which means more one on one time with professors and they can keep you in line if you try to skip.

London - 02/12/2020

Overall I had a great experience at McMurry University. I was on the Women's basketball team for three years and loved my teammates and coaches. In school the classroom sizes are small. I liked this setting since it allows the students to engage and have a strong relationship with the professors. I studied Biology and in the Science Department all of my professors throughout my years were very helpful and want you to succeed. I am very satisfied with Mcmurry and would recommend it to anybody looking for a small Christian private school in a safe city.

Shawna - 01/19/2020

Overall McMurry is a great place to call home. While the food and housing might not be top notch, the faculty, staff, and academics make up for it. I have been here for three years now and have loved every minute of it. People ask all the time what I like best. Easy... I like the professors. Are they easy? No. But they walk with you every step of the way. They make you better, not just at academics, but at life... at being human. McMurry is where I belong, and more than likely, its where many other students, including you, belong too.

colton - 01/09/2020

Mcmurry University is a place that might not look the best, but behind the walls its a class school. With thrilling sports and exquisite academics, Mcmurry is an excellent school. In the cafeteria you get excellent food that will definetly impact your Freshmen 15. Everyone is always nice and polite. its just a great place to be!

McMurry University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at McMurry University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for McMurry University is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to visit the college and meet people, talk to future teammates, and classmates before msking the decision. I need to mke sure I have a plan and a back-up plan before going to colege unprepared. I would tell myelf to be careful of the people I talked to and meet because not everyne can be trusted and not everyone can be your true friend. I should have went to a school that I could pay for in scholarship money and not student loans. I would tell myself to not get behind on schoolwork because summer school is hard to do when you are out-of-state and no one will help you, so you have to take care of yourself. Lst thing I would tell myself is, do nit go to McMurry University becaue it eill be the worst experience of your life.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is a private university. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. All of my professors have alot of extra time to help when I need it.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag that I am not just a huge number in a big school but an actual person where all the teachers remember my name.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    At the moment the only thing is the talk of higher tutuion prices due to extreme budget cuts. The fact that a certian class may be four hours long, but you get only one credit for the class.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known more about the campus itself. I had never visited before, so moving was a fun experience, and I really mean that! However, had I visited, the move would have been a little smoother. I also wish I could have known how amazing our campus? Student Activities staff is! These people are totally a part of the student life on this campus and reach out to everyone they encounter.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    Students at McMurry are incredibly diverse.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    McMurry is best known for class sizes, as well as the strength of the academic programs. There are nationally recognized professors of physics, business, and history. The professors are very student centered. Class sizes are between 2-45 meaning there is a strong relationship with these renowned professors.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The small town atmosphere gives McMurry a more close nit, family feel to campus life. Unlike the other two big campuses in town McMurry is small and has more oprotunities to have one on one with the students to the teachers. And with the campus spread out it is easy to not only get to classes you may have back to back, but it is much easier to find them as you are an incoming freshmen or transfer.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The things that i love the most about McM is that it is just the right size, i wasnt looking for a huge school but one that was big enough to meet cool people. I love the professors are there to help the students in the best way that they know how, i just really love it here.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The campus living situations including dorms and food. Neither are good and are way overpriced.

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend this school should be serious about their education, and want a college experience in a small private way.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who should not attend McMurry University is the kind of person who does not want to stand out in the crowd or be noticed, because we are such a small universtity that everybody knows everybody. Everyone also has to take some responsiblity on campus it seems. So if somone just wants to go to school and never be noticed, McMurry would not be the choice for them.

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Student Body

Students

44%

female

56%

male

1,073

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

7%

International

Organizations

41

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

45%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
25%
% White or Caucasian
48%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending McMurry University receive some sort of financial aid. 59% were awarded federal grants. While 79% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$26,100

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$8,244

Room and Board

35,544

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,888
$30 - $48K
$19,344
$48 - $75K
$22,340
$75 - $110K
$24,221
$110K & UP
$25,155

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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