McMurry University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Abilene, TX
Population
180,000
Website
http://www2.mcm.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,108
Men / Women
49% / 51%
White
44%
Hispanic
33%
Black
12%
Mixed
6%
Asian
2%
International
2%
Native American
1%
From State
96%
From Region
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
22%
Education
17%
Business & Economics
15%
Arts
11%
Computer Science
5%
Life & Natural Sciences
2%
Physical Sciences & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$32,340
Est. Cost of Attendance
$43,778
10-Year ROI
$128,000
ROI Percentile
38th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
64%
4-Year Graduation Rate
32%
6-Year Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-Out Rate
36%
Weather
Comfortable Days
90 (14%)
Sunshine Hours
2,825 (78%)
Days Without Precipitation
280 (88%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
78%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Submitted Test Scores
19%
SAT Range
980
–
1130
SAT Math Range
460
–
570
SAT RW Range
490
–
590
ACT Range
18
–
24
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMurry University | 161 | 43% / 57% | 2% | $53,362 | 95% | ||
| Computer Science | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $71,783 | 81 | — | |
| Cybersecurity | 5 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $67,661 | 75 | — | |
| Chemistry | — — | — | — | $58,460 | 58 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $58,554 | 58 | — | |
| Physics | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $67,811 | 75 | — | |
| Biochemistry | — — | — | — | $54,414 | 47 | — | |
| Biology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $52,935 | 43 | — | |
| Biomedical Sciences | — — | — | — | $53,203 | 44 | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $49,585 | 33 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $56,944 | 54 | 90% | |
| Health and Wellness | 10 +1 | 10% / 90% | 10% | $61,447 | 64 | — | |
| Nursing | 13 — | 23% / 77% | 8% | $85,534 | 91 | 100% | |
| Accounting | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $62,704 | 67 | — | |
| Business | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $54,493 | 48 | 100% | |
| Business Administration | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $55,566 | 51 | — | |
| Finance | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 50% | $65,882 | 72 | — | |
| Management Information Systems | — — | — | — | $61,274 | 64 | — | |
| Marketing | — — | — | — | $54,294 | 47 | — | |
| Small Business Management | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $55,115 | 49 | — | |
| Sports Management | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $56,944 | 54 | 90% | |
| Creative Writing | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $41,188 | 12 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $50,334 | 35 | — | |
| Criminology | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $46,606 | 25 | — | |
| English Language and Literature | — — | — | — | $41,159 | 12 | — | |
| History | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $45,087 | 21 | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $43,775 | 17 | 100% | |
| Political Science | 4 +1 | 75% / 25% | 25% | $52,049 | 40 | — | |
| Psychology | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | $43,613 | 17 | — | |
| Sociology | 2 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $40,914 | 12 | 95% | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $46,094 | 23 | 96% | |
| Early Childhood Education | 22 — | 9% / 91% | 0% | $46,088 | 23 | 90% | |
| English Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,094 | 23 | 96% | |
| History Teacher Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,094 | 23 | 96% | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $46,432 | 24 | — | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,094 | 23 | 96% | |
| Art | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $39,568 | 9 | — | |
| Art Teacher Education | — — | — | — | $48,192 | 29 | — | |
| Conducting | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $37,950 | 8 | — | |
| Music | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $37,926 | 8 | — | |
| Studio Art | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $37,444 | 7 | — | |
| Theatre | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $35,949 | 6 | — |