Overview
McMurray University is a private institution established in 1923 with suburban setting located at Abilene. It is ranked 23 in Regional Colleges Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $31,162. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,231. It practices semester-based academic calendar.
#23 in Regional Colleges Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location
Abilene , Texas
Type
4-year Private
Year Founded
1923
Selectivity
Low
Size
Small
1,231 Undergraduates
1,231 Undergraduates
Website
https://mac.edu/
Learning
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Security and Protective Services
Most Popular Major
Majors Available
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
-
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
-
Health Professions And Related Programs
Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
Cost
$44,092
Cost of Attendance
$29,978
Average Student Contribution
| Instate Tution Fee | $27,690 |
|---|---|
| Outstate Tuition Fee | $27,690 |
| Room and Board Fees | $9,788 |
$34,583
Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation
Applying
57% (Low Selectivity)
Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0
Application Fee
3.8
Average High School GPA
Application Requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT Writing (essay) | Not Required |
| SAT Subject Test | Not Required |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
How to Apply?
Accepts CommonApp
Apply
College's Own Application Portal
For International Students
61
Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement:
Required
IELTS, iTEP
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Dec
15
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Scholarships and Financial Aid
$27,719
Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid
$21,181
Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $44,092
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $44,092
81%
Students with need received Financial Aid
13.4%
Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application
Priority deadline February 1
Forms to be submitted
FAFSA
Merit Scholarships
Available
Presidential Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to $19,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All incoming freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | 4.00+ GPA |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Trustee Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to $14,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All incoming freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | <3.39 GPA |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Dean's Scholarships
| Total Worth | Up to $15,500 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | All incoming freshmen |
| Minimum Criteria | 3.4 – 3.84 GPA |
| Requirement for maintenance | -- |
| Separate application needed | No |
| Application deadline | N/A |
Other Scholarships
Fine Arts-Art
| Total Worth | $1,000-$2,500 per year |
|---|---|
| Details | Scholarships are available to students who show promise in art talent through submission of a portfolio to the Art Department Faculty. A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required to continue. |
Honors Program
| Total Worth | $3,000/year upto full tuition |
|---|---|
| Details | Available to entering first-time freshmen who are either in the top 5% of their high school graduating class or have scored a minimum of 27 on the ACT or 1220 on the SAT (requires honors program application completed by February 1st). A separate application and personal interview are required. |
Students
1,231
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
School Size: Small
73%
Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
26%
Students graduate within 6 years