Founded in 1923, McMurry University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,073 full time undergraduate students, and 1 full time graduate students.
The McMurry University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 75 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at McMurry University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
48%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
820-1030
ACT Range
18-22
Admissions at MCM are considered More Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 15 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
63% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at McMurry University.
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
46%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
46%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
8%
“We know about current events and vote”
77%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
8%
“We save it for the classroom”
15%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
23%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
31%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
23%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
54%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
38%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
62%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
30 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
31 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
31 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
31 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
31 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
31 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
McMurry University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of McMurry University?
21 Students rated McMurry University
Alexis
Prospective04/02/2025
McMurry is a school where students can feel at home and where they can feel like this belong. It’s a well organized community where they have a variety of activities and extracurricular activities to do as well.
Maria
Prospective04/01/2025
I believe it's a very underrated school, but beneficial. My friend who went loves it there.
Aaliyah
05/30/2024
They do everything they can to make the college life easier and fun! When visiting they made everything accessible in one area, everything is walking distance. The community was extremely welcoming and many seemed to be enjoying what they were doing. My favorite part was the class sizes because they were small which means more one on one time with professors and they can keep you in line if you try to skip.
London
02/12/2020
Overall I had a great experience at McMurry University. I was on the Women's basketball team for three years and loved my teammates and coaches. In school the classroom sizes are small. I liked this setting since it allows the students to engage and have a strong relationship with the professors. I studied Biology and in the Science Department all of my professors throughout my years were very helpful and want you to succeed. I am very satisfied with Mcmurry and would recommend it to anybody looking for a small Christian private school in a safe city.
Shawna
01/19/2020
Overall McMurry is a great place to call home. While the food and housing might not be top notch, the faculty, staff, and academics make up for it. I have been here for three years now and have loved every minute of it. People ask all the time what I like best. Easy... I like the professors. Are they easy? No. But they walk with you every step of the way. They make you better, not just at academics, but at life... at being human. McMurry is where I belong, and more than likely, its where many other students, including you, belong too.
colton
01/09/2020
Mcmurry University is a place that might not look the best, but behind the walls its a class school. With thrilling sports and exquisite academics, Mcmurry is an excellent school. In the cafeteria you get excellent food that will definetly impact your Freshmen 15. Everyone is always nice and polite. its just a great place to be!
Jo Dee
08/10/2019
McMurry University is a great Private College with a amazing community. Everybody is so nice and encouraging to extra activities. If you are a newcomer every professor and student is a great help and will always be there when you need them. I'm so glad to be attending McMurry University because it's a great way to earn a degree with great peers around you.
Savion
06/30/2019
I love it I would encourage everyone to go there although it may be expensive it’s worth it the education, the food, the friends, the memories are all worth it! Sometimes it may get hard to where you want to quit, but there are always people there who care about you all you have to do is ask.
MATTHEW
03/13/2019
Mcmurry University is a college I have been looking into for attending my bachelors degree. I had visited the campus and absolutely loved the sight of college students and the campus itself. I am hopeful to attend and be able to possibly be active in a sport for the school on the side.
Barbara
08/20/2018
McMurry is a small campus which is great because we're one big family. Everyone is super friendly and the professors are relatable as well as very involved in your education and in you as a person. I know I can go and talk to any of my professors about anything whether it be school related or if I'm just having a bad day. It's very easy to navigate the campus.
Matthwe
04/17/2018
I think that McMurry University is a great college for kids wanting to be treated with respect and looking for a small college environment. Here you will personally know all of the staff and professors and will easily get help any way you need. I would change some things but overall its a great college to go to.
Christopher
03/26/2018
My overall opinion of McMurry University is generally good. McMurry has a small campus where you get to know everyone in a peaceful environment . The teacher interact with you in and out of class which makes this campus even better. They have numerous amounts of way to get you the help you need when you need it.
Sylvia
03/13/2018
I love the atmosphere at the school. The students and staff were very friendly when I visited. By the time I left, I could picture myself as a student there. They do everything they can to include the students, and they provide a lot of services to make life away from home a little easier. The best part, they bring kittens and puppies up for the students to play with during finals week!!
Andres
01/16/2018
My opinion on McMurry is that i think its a really great university. I would want to be part of the McMurry community since im already a senior and been highly reccomended by a friend that it is a great school to attend to . Im an athlete and i do cross country , soccer and track and if i would get an offer or something to do with those sports it would be really nice wearing a McMurry shirt and representing where i come from , so overall i would love to be part of McMurry University.
Chris
10/01/2017
I love the McMurry Campus. It is small, easily accessible, and the teachers are amazing. I have yet to have a professor who wasn't available to helpful. The Faculty and Staff are beyond amazing. Professors are always available during office hours, and if your professor isn't there to help right away, there always seems to be a professor in the same department that can help.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for McMurry University is 48%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would tell myself to visit the college and meet people, talk to future teammates, and classmates before msking the decision. I need to mke sure I have a plan and a back-up plan before going to colege unprepared. I would tell myelf to be careful of the people I talked to and meet because not everyne can be trusted and not everyone can be your true friend. I should have went to a school that I could pay for in scholarship money and not student loans. I would tell myself to not get behind on schoolwork because summer school is hard to do when you are out-of-state and no one will help you, so you have to take care of yourself. Lst thing I would tell myself is, do nit go to McMurry University becaue it eill be the worst experience of your life.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
At the moment the only thing is the talk of higher tutuion prices due to extreme budget cuts. The fact that a certian class may be four hours long, but you get only one credit for the class.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish I had known more about the campus itself. I had never visited before, so moving was a fun experience, and I really mean that! However, had I visited, the move would have been a little smoother. I also wish I could have known how amazing our campus? Student Activities staff is! These people are totally a part of the student life on this campus and reach out to everyone they encounter.
McMurry is best known for class sizes, as well as the strength of the academic programs. There are nationally recognized professors of physics, business, and history. The professors are very student centered. Class sizes are between 2-45 meaning there is a strong relationship with these renowned professors.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
The small town atmosphere gives McMurry a more close nit, family feel to campus life. Unlike the other two big campuses in town McMurry is small and has more oprotunities to have one on one with the students to the teachers. And with the campus spread out it is easy to not only get to classes you may have back to back, but it is much easier to find them as you are an incoming freshmen or transfer.
The things that i love the most about McM is that it is just the right size, i wasnt looking for a huge school but one that was big enough to meet cool people. I love the professors are there to help the students in the best way that they know how, i just really love it here.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
The kind of person who should not attend McMurry University is the kind of person who does not want to stand out in the crowd or be noticed, because we are such a small universtity that everybody knows everybody. Everyone also has to take some responsiblity on campus it seems. So if somone just wants to go to school and never be noticed, McMurry would not be the choice for them.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending McMurry University receive some sort of financial aid.
59% were awarded federal grants.79%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
