by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,087 undergraduates in 2020, McMurry University is a small, private university located in Abilene, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, McMurry University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by McMurry University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our McMurry University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit McMurry University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", McMurry University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit McMurry University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our McMurry University for Veterans Guide.
McMurry University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
McMurry University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,087 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 953 (87.7%). Part-time attendance was 134 (12.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 953 | 134 | 1,087 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, McMurry University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank McMurry University #769 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at McMurry University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the McMurry University Diversity Guide.
McMurry University has a total of 515 student athletes, 364 men and 151 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,533,850 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,491,411 |
| Net | $42,439 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to McMurry University Athletics