More selective than 78% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose McMurry University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
McMurry University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, McMurry University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 590 |
| SAT math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
McMurry University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | 490–590 | 460–570 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 500–580 | 510–590 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is McMurry University compared with other Texas colleges?
McMurry University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Baylor University | 51% | 80% | $41,104 |
| 13 | Hallmark University | 51% | 66% | $12,513 |
| 14 | University of Dallas | 53% | 73% | $22,610 |
| 15 | Wayland Baptist University | 56% | 19% | $20,590 |
| 16 | McMurry University | 57% | 44% | $19,581 |
| 17 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 57% | 84% | $21,315 |
| 18 | East Texas Baptist University | 58% | 47% | $23,911 |
| 19 | The King's University | 61% | 47% | $14,140 |
| 20 | Southern Methodist University | 63% | 84% | $40,892 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at McMurry University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
McMurry University admissions questions
What is the McMurry University acceptance rate?
McMurry University accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,788 of 4,836 applicants were admitted.
Does McMurry University require the SAT or ACT?
McMurry University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for McMurry University?
The middle 50% of McMurry University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1160 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at McMurry University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (318 of 2,788).
Is McMurry University getting harder to get into?
McMurry University accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to McMurry University overview