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Summary
McMurry University is a private institution that was founded in 1923. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,469, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 43 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. McMurry University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (West), 12. Its tuition and fees are $23,305 (2012-13).
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McMurry University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers liberal arts and professional education. McMurry's Core Values are Christian Faith, Personal Relationships, Learning, Excellence, and Service. McMurry emphasizes student achievement in academics, athletics, and student activities. Particular activities include Servant Leadership, Model U.N., the Honors program, and undergraduate research. Students have opportunities to become involved in theatre and music productions, social and academic clubs, and the surrounding community. Professors give personal attention from the first freshman advising session to writing letters of recommendation and beyond. McMurry provides a caring environment that allows students to succeed and thrive. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1923 |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $62,911,129 |
Applying
When applying to McMurry University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at McMurry University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 60.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 60.7% |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at McMurry University is 14:1, and the school has 62.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at McMurry University include: Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 56.5 percent.
Student Life
McMurry University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,469, with a gender distribution of 51.9 percent male students and 48.1 percent female students. At this school, 47.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 53.0 percent of students live off campus. McMurry University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
McMurry University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. McMurry University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at McMurry University, 64 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at McMurry University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 64% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
At McMurry University, 85.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $9,520.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $23,305 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,473 (2012-13) |
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