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Mcmurry University
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Mcmurry University |
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Mcmurry University
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S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79697 |
General information
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(325) 793-3800
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| Type of institution: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
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| Number of students: |
1,379 (-1)
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| 2007-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 20 |
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| About this School |
| McMurry University, founded in 1923, is a university in Abilene, Texas. It is a liberal arts school offering 41 majors in the fields of fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, education, business, and religion, and 9 pre-professional programs, including engineering, nursing, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, and law.
Steeped in the United Methodist tradition, it has roughly 1,400 students. Methodist students comprise 27% of the student population. 95% of students are Texan. Minority groups make up approximately one-fourth of the student body. In the freshman class, 98% of students receive some financial aid. 53% of students live on campus, and 75% of students are involved in at least one extracurricular activity.
More than 80% of the faculty have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. McMurry is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Education Agency, the University Senate of the United Methodist Church, the National League for Nursing, and the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
McMurry has been recognized annually since 1996 by U.S. News & World Report for quality and value in the Southwest division of third tier schools.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 16,950 | $ 15,320 | $ 14,500 |
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| Out of State | $ 16,950 | $ 15,320 | $ 14,500 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 6,134 | $ 5,918 | $ 5,843 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 2,000 | $ 2,200 | $ 2,600 |
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Financial aid
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
44% |
$ 3,289 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
66% |
$ 3,287 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
94% |
$ 5,365 |
| Loans to students |
80% |
$ 5,568 |
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End of file for Mcmurry University.
McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Art Teacher Education | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training + Trainer | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Biochemistry | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes instruction in bio-organic chemistry, protein chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioseparations, regulatory biochemistry, enzymology, hormonal chemistry, calorimetry, and research methods and equipment operation. | |
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Bachelor degree
Biological and Physical Sciences | McMurry University |
A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | McMurry University |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. | |
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Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce, General | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. | |
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Bachelor degree
Business + Managerial Economics | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the application of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Includes instruction in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management, General | McMurry University |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. | |
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Bachelor degree
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by producing art works out of clay and similar materials. Includes instruction in handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operation; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development. | |
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Bachelor degree
Chemistry, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. | |
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Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications. | |
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Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. | |
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Bachelor degree
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | McMurry University |
Any instructional program in corrections and criminal justice not listed in the Corrections and Criminal Justice, General category. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Creative Writing | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Design and Applied Arts, Other | McMurry University |
Any instructional program in design and applied arts not listed in the Design and Applied Arts, General category. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Finance, General | McMurry University |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts, General | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. | |
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Bachelor degree
History, General | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. | |
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Bachelor degree
Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. | |
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Bachelor degree
Legal Assistant + Paralegal | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems, General | McMurry University |
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. | |
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Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management, General | McMurry University |
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. | |
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Bachelor degree
Mathematics and Computer Science | McMurry University |
A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Music Teacher Education | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Music, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Natural Sciences | McMurry University |
A program with a combined or undifferentiated focus on one or more of the physical and biological sciences. | |
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Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | McMurry University |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. | |
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Bachelor degree
Painting | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolor media; painting techniques; and personal style development. | |
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Bachelor degree
Philosophy | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. | |
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Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. | |
| McMurry University
Bachelor degree
Physics, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. | |
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Bachelor degree
Piano and Organ | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, repertoire, keyboard and pedal skills, recital, and personal style development. | |
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Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. | |
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Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | McMurry University |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. | |
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Bachelor degree
Religion + Religious Studies | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. | |
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Bachelor degree
Secondary Education and Teaching | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. | |
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Bachelor degree
Sociology | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. | |
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Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature | McMurry University |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. | |
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Bachelor degree
Voice and Opera | McMurry University |
A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal style development. | |
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