# McMurry University

> McMurry University's acceptance rate is 57% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 1,372 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Abilene, TX, with 1,176 students. The average net price after grants is $19,021 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 42.4%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $53,830.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/mcmurry-university-1627
- Location: Abilene, TX, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Baccalaureate college
- Official website: https://mcm.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 226587
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 1,372 |
| Admitted | 1,075 |
| Acceptance rate | 57% |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (25th–75th percentile) | 490–590 |
| SAT Math (25th–75th percentile) | 460–570 |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–24 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $33,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $33,634 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $19,021 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 42.4% |
| First-year retention rate | 63.5% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $53,830 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,176 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the McMurry University acceptance rate for 2026?

McMurry University admitted 57% of 1,372 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is McMurry University tuition?

Tuition at McMurry University is $33,634 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $19,021 a year.

### What is the average net price at McMurry University?

The average net price at McMurry University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $19,021 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at McMurry University?

42.4% of first-time, full-time students at McMurry University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to McMurry University?

The closest matches are Texas Wesleyan University, Huston-Tillotson University, and Wiley College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/mcmurry-university-1627. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.