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What's it like at McMurry University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at McMurry. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
51°
Average winter temp
81°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at McMurry University:

110°
95.0
80.0
65.0
50.0
35.0
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Some Snow
That's gonna melt soon.
1-5 inches of snow / year

Geography

McMurry University is in a suburban setting with high walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Abilene Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Big Bend tl Pk (276 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (346 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at McMurry University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Texas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Texas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with a concealed carry permit can have guns. Schools may create limited gun-free zones.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with McMurry University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. McMurry University is affiliated with:

United Methodist
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at McMurry University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. McMurry Student Government
  2. 2. Campus Activity Board
  3. 3. Religious Life Council
  4. 4. Social Clubs
  5. 5. McMurry TRIO Club
  1. 1. Homecoming
  2. 2. Spring Thing
  3. 3. Spring McMadness

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