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How strong are the academics at McMurry University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
27%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

McMurry has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

McMurry University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on McMurry's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at McMurry University:

65%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
39%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are McMurry University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
9.4
11.32
13.24
15.16
17.08
19

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 9
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 19
  • Accounting 7
  • Small Business Administration/Management 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Business Administration and Management, General 2
  • Finance, General 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 15
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 6
  • History Teacher Education 5
  • Art Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Computer Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 11
  • Health and Wellness, General 4
History
  • History, General 0
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 11
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
  • Environmental Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 10
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Conducting 2

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