McMurry University
McMurry University is a private research university in Abilene, Texas, enrolling about 1,176 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 57.04% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,779 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,340
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,581 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 57.04% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,176 92.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.29%
- Average SAT Score: 1043
McMurry University: what the data shows
Common questions about McMurry University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is McMurry University?
McMurry University is located in Abilene, TX (ZIP 79697).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is McMurry University public or private?
McMurry University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does McMurry University cost?
Published tuition: $32,340.
Average net price after aid: $19,581.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,946 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,181 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,272 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,285 |
| $110,001+ | $27,297 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $129,360.
How hard is it to get into McMurry University?
Admission rate: 57.04%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1043 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is McMurry University?
Total enrollment: 1,176 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?
150%-time completion rate: 44.29%.
First-year retention: 63.5%.
What do graduates of McMurry University earn?
Median earnings: $38,647 six years after entry; $48,779 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
23.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is McMurry University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (179 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 completions)
- Other Multidisciplinary Studies (13 completions)
- CIP 310505 (13 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (13 completions)
- CIP 510001 (11 completions)
- General Psychology (10 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (10 completions)
- CIP 240102 (9 completions)
- CIP 500501 (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is McMurry University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 57.04%; completion rate 44.29%; median earnings $48,779 at 10 years; net price $19,581. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$32,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at McMurry University was $32,340.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,581
2024 Value
In 2024 McMurry University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,581.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,324 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,581 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$129,360 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for McMurry University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at McMurry University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for McMurry University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $24,296 | $24,296 | $17,803 |
| 2014 | $25,019 | $25,019 | $18,541 |
| 2015 | $25,763 | $25,763 | $20,989 |
| 2016 | $26,275 | $26,275 | $21,020 |
| 2017 | $26,887 | $26,887 | $22,429 |
| 2018 | $27,419 | $27,419 | $21,562 |
| 2019 | $28,099 | $28,099 | $21,450 |
| 2020 | $28,830 | $28,830 | $21,473 |
| 2021 | $29,400 | $29,400 | $22,602 |
| 2022 | $30,422 | $30,422 | $19,184 |
| 2023 | $31,372 | $31,372 | $19,988 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57.04% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1043
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at McMurry University in 2024 is 1,176 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.96% 100% Completion Time
44.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.96% of students graduating from McMurry University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for McMurry University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$48,779 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
522.78% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for McMurry University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 22 completions
Other Multidisciplinary Studies: 13 completions
CIP 31.0505: 13 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 13 completions
CIP 51.0001: 11 completions
General Psychology: 10 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 10 completions
CIP 24.0102: 9 completions
CIP 50.0501: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 179 completions
Most popular programs at McMurry University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for McMurry University graduates.
About
McMurry University is a private non-profit institution located in Abilene, TX, offering 36 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,176 students. The admission rate is 57.04%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1043. The institution maintains a 44.29% graduation rate. Approximately 23.82% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Abilene, TX 79697
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
McMurry University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does McMurry University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $32,340 and average net price is $19,581 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into McMurry University?
The admission rate is 57.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for McMurry University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, McMurry University reports midpoint SAT about 1043 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of McMurry University earn?
Median earnings are $38,647 six years after entry and $48,779 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do McMurry University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is McMurry University?
Total enrollment is about 1,176 students in the latest reporting year.
Is McMurry University public or private?
McMurry University is a private nonprofit institution located in Abilene, TX.
Is McMurry University an HBCU?
No. McMurry University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is McMurry University a tribal college?
No. McMurry University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is McMurry University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—McMurry University reports 33.8% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is McMurry University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for McMurry University: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.