At a glance
Average net price
$19,581
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
44.3%
Admission rate
57%
Undergrad size
1,176
In-state tuition
$32,340
Out-of-state tuition
$32,340
Cost of attendance
$43,778
Median earnings (10y)
$48,779
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,043
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 63.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), humanities & arts (26%), trades & services (15%).
- STEM6%
- Health14%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services15%
- Education16.5%~194 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions13.5%~159 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.3%~145 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.9%~69 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.3%~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.7%~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Military tech2.9%~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science1.8%~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.8%~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $32,321 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 33 | $30,743 | $29,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 31 | $31,569 | $28,901 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $31,052 | $28,407 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 14 | $31,428 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 8 | $25,138 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About McMurry University
McMurry University is a mid-sized institution located in Abilene, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,176 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at McMurry University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,581 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $32,340 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $43,778 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 44.3%, a average completion outcome. 63.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,779 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
McMurry University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), trades & services (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,043. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Abilene, Texas (city), McMurry University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about McMurry University
Q.How much does McMurry University cost?
The average net price at McMurry University is $19,581 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $43,778.
Q.What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?
McMurry University has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into McMurry University?
McMurry University admits 57% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do McMurry University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median McMurry University graduate earns $48,779 per year.
Q.What is tuition at McMurry University?
Published tuition is $32,340 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is McMurry University located?
McMurry University is located in Abilene, Texas (ZIP 79697).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with McMurry University at their official website.