# McMurry University

Private nonprofit college in Abilene, TX. IPEDS ID 226587.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mcmurry-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/mcmurry-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 57% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,581 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 44%; beats 49% of TX colleges and 32% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,779; beats 40% of TX colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,946 |
| 30-48k | $16,181 |
| 48-75k | $18,272 |
| 75-110k | $23,285 |
| 110k+ | $27,297 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.35 years on average (27% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,779 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,946 | $69,365 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $16,181 | $70,387 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $18,272 | $79,483 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,285 | $101,290 | 6.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,297 | $118,742 | 7.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $43,778
- Tuition and fees: $32,340
- Housing and meals: $9,788; books: $200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–590; SAT math: 460–570; ACT: 18–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 4,836 applicants, 2,788 admitted, 318 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 57%, ACT 18–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 58%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | $43,340 | $55,605 | $32,321 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,240 | $47,035 | $28,901 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $44,668 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,900 | $42,638 | $29,750 |
| Sociology | $32,956 | $41,749 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | $28,407 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher: median wage $59,990 (Abilene, TX), $63,590 (TX), $72,040 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $53,480 (Abilene, TX), $62,760 (TX), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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