McMurry University
McMurry University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers liberal arts and professional education. McMurrys Core Values are Christian Faith, Personal Relationships, Learning, Excellence, and Service. McMurry emphasizes student achievement in academics, athletics, and student activities. Particular activities include Servant Leadership, Model U.N., the Honors program, and undergraduate research. Students have opportunities to become involved in theatre and music productions, social and academic clubs, and the surrounding community. Professors give personal attention from the first freshman advising session to writing letters of recommendation and beyond. McMurry provides a caring environment that allows students to succeed and thrive.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private, Coed | 1923 | United Methodist | Semester | $81.1 million + | S. 14th and Sayles Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79697 | (325) 793-3800 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 100.0 | Texas | Abilene | 1161 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 43 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 65% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| placement service |
| health service |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| Late night transport/escort service |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Grady McWhiney Library, Media Center; Archives for the Northwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Tape recorders |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Extended time for tests |
| Priority seating |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Talking books |