McMurry University

1. No graduate assistants teach courses, and 77% of our professors have achieved the highest degree in their academic discipline.
2. Shaped by Christian principles, McMurry University challenges students to examine our complex world from multiple perspectives in preparation for lives of leadership, service, and professional success.
3. We offer a variety of presentations covering various career-related topics including Resume and Cover-Letter Writing, Networking Basics, Business Etiquette and Successful Interviewing Techniques.

McMurry University is a four-year private liberal arts institution that prepares students for futures in business, education, health care, engineering, fine arts, and many other fields. With affordable tuition and competitive financial aid offerings, McMurry is an excellent choice for students who wish to attain a bachelor’s degree at a small institution without taking on large amounts of debt.

The mission of the McMurry Career & Experiential Learning Center is to provide a supportive environment for McMurry students and alumni to engage in individualized career exploration and planning that complements their academic experience and supports their professional goals. McMurry CELC is committed to serving the diverse campus community and alumni with sound knowledge and supportive enthusiasm for academic, career, and personal development leading to careers that reflect their values and lead to lives of leadership and service. It also provides opportunities for employers to have access to bright talent through campus events and online resources.

McMurry University is a diverse campus community located in west central Texas focused on providing students with a well-rounded education and preparation for career. McMurry is ranked as one of the best value universities in the South and a top 10 small university in Texas. Our vibrant campus community provides numerous ways to get connected and involved. McMurry is located in Abilene, Texas, a mid-sized city of 125,000 with a great downtown scene, low-cost of living, and close proximity to major metro cities in Texas.

• The average scholarship awards are $14,000-$17,000

• #23 in Regional Colleges West U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• Best Value College for 27 consecutive years U.S. News & World Report, 2022
• #5 Best Colleges for Veterans
• #7 Top Performers in Social Mobility

• Housing: around $4,748
• Meal Plan: around $4,706

Most students are required to live on campus. By living on campus you’ll be at the center of it all, and there is no better place to be!

Living in the residence halls is a blast! McMurry Residence Life strives to create communities of learning, service, and living, fostered by the ideals of friendship, cooperation, faith and education. Through facilities, staffing and programming we build our home one resident at a time.

Male and female students have a choice of Residence Halls. Females and males live in Gold Star Hall. Also, females can choose Martin Hall and males can choose Hunt Hall. Upperclassmen with qualifying hours and GPAs may also choose to live in the on-campus apartments. All residence halls and on-campus apartments feature wireless internet access in addition to high-speed internet.